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charchew

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The pharmacology instructor is explaining combination drugs to the nursing class. The instructor tells the students that a combination of anti-infective agents may be used for several reasons. What is one of them?
 
  A) Some drugs are synergistic.
  B) Increased likelihood of killing the microorganisms
  C) Requires larger doses of the drugs
  D) Absorption of drugs increased

Question 2

What would the nurse consider an indication for the use of antacids? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Gastric hyperacidity
  B) Gastritis
  C) Peptic esophagitis
  D) Hiatal hernia
  E) Duodenal ulcer



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Some drugs are synergistic, which means that they are more powerful when given in combination. The health care provider may be encouraged to use a smaller dosage of each drug, leading to fewer adverse effects, but still having a therapeutic impact on the pathogen. Many microbial infections are caused by more than one organism; each pathogen may react to a different anti-infective agent. Combination drugs do not have a better chance at killing the microorganism and they do not increase the absorption of the drugs.

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A, B, C, D
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Antacids neutralize stomach acid by direct chemical reaction. They are recommended for the symptomatic relief of upset stomach associated with hyperacidity, as well as the hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis, gastric hyperacidity, and hiatal hernia. Duodenal ulcer is not an indication for the use of an antacid.




charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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