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future617RT

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What drug administered by the nurse belongs to the group of Carbapenems?
 
  A) Primaxin
  B) Gemifloxacin
  C) Demeclocycline
  D) Cefuroxime

Question 2

A patient receiving loperamide (Imodium) should be alerted by the nurse to what possible adverse effect?
 
  A) Anxiety
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Fatigue
  D) Urinary retention


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

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The group consists of three drugs: imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin), meropenem (Merrem), and ertapenem (Invanz). Gemifloxacin is a Fluoroquinolones, Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin, and demeclocycline is a tetracycline.

Answer to Question 2

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Patients should be aware that they should not drive or operate machinery while taking loperamide (Imodium) because it can cause fatigue. Anxiety, bradycardia, and urinary retention are not commonly associated with loperamide.


future617RT

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

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:D TYSM

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