The preferred dosing schedule for the majority of patients on ...

[elizabeth18]

The preferred dosing schedule for the majority of patients on aminoglycosides is:
 
  a. once daily.
  b. twice daily.
  c. every 8 hours.
  d. continuous infusion.

Question 2

The nurse is administering medications to a patient who is receiving cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Which medication, when administered concurrently with cyclosporine, would warrant a reduction in the dosage of cyclosporine?
 
  a. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  b. Prednisone
  c. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  d. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)

[angrybirds13579]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

C
Use of ketoconazole would warrant a reduction in the dosage of cyclosporine. Ketoconazole of-ten is given concurrently with cyclosporine so that the patient's dosage of cyclosporine, which is costly, can be reduced.
Phenytoin would cause a decrease in the medication.
Prednisone often is given concurrently with cyclosporine to suppress the immune response.
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole reduces levels of cyclosporine in the body.

[elizabeth18]

Excellent

[ktidd]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it