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CORALGRILL2014

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Infusing vancomycin through a central venous access would prevent:
 
  a. nephrotoxicity associated with peripheral infusion of vancomycin.
  b. pain and phlebitis associated with peripheral infusion.
  c. the need for adult doses to be diluted in a minimum of 200 mL of dextrose or normal saline.
  d. having to infuse vancomycin for more than 60 minutes.

Question 2

When teaching a client who is prescribed a tetracycline, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid:
 
  a. dairy products. c. vitamin B-12.
  b. zinc. d. iron.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: The vascular access does not affect the nephrotoxicity associated with vancomycin.
B Correct: Central venous access is preferred because of the high incidence of pain and phlebitis in peripheral veins from vancomycin infusions.
C Incorrect: Regardless of the vascular access, adult doses need to be diluted in a minimum of 200 mL of dextrose or normal saline
D Incorrect: Regardless of the vascular access, vancomycin needs to be infusing for a minimum of 60 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D

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Correct a, b, and d are products that decrease the absorption of tetracyclines.
Incorrect Vitamin B-12 does not influence tetracycline absorption.




CORALGRILL2014

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


jordangronback

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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