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Bernana

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A patient who is taking a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for pyelonephritis develops Clostridium difficileassociated disease (CDAD). The primary care NP should treat for C. difficile and _____ fluoroquinolone.
 
  a. continue the
  b. discontinue the
  c. increase the dose of
  d. decrease the dose of

Question 2

A patient who has symptoms of depression also reports chronic pain. The primary care NP should begin therapy with:
 
  a. fluoxetine (Prozac).
  b. duloxetine (Cymbalta).
  c. bupropion (Wellbutrin).
  d. nortriptyline (Pamelor).


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guyanai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Patients who develop CDAD while taking fluoroquinolones should stop taking the drug immediately

Answer to Question 2

B
Duloxetine is an antidepressant that also has uses for pain syndromes associated with depression.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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