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karlynnae

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to receive PO trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) 160/800 QID to treat a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli. The nurse will contact the provider to clarify the correct
 
  a. dose.
  b. drug.
  c. frequency.
  d. route.

Question 2

The nurse is counseling a patient who will begin taking a sulfonamide drug to treat a urinary tract infection. What information will the nurse include in teaching?
 
  a. Drink several quarts of water daily.
  b. If stomach upset occurs, take an antacid.
  c. Limit sun exposure to no more than 1 hour each day.
  d. Sore throat is a common, harmless side effect.


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leahchrapun

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
TMP-SMX is taken twice daily. This is the correct dose, drug, and route to treat this condition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients should drink several quarts of water daily while taking sulfonamides to prevent crystalluria. Patients should not take antacids with sulfonamides. Patients should not go out into the sun. Sore throat should be reported.


karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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