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cdr_15

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Tetracycline should not be given to:
 
  a. children under eight years. c. persons with hypertension.
  b. elderly persons. d. debilitated persons.

Question 2

To reduce the possibility of local tissue reactions to intramuscular injection of penicillin, the nurse:
 
  a. replaces the needle that was used to withdraw medication from the vial.
  b. places pressure on the site following injection.
  c. uses a large-gauge needle for administration.
  d. uses a small-gauge needle for administration.


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

ANS: A

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A Correct: Because of the effects on teeth and bone development, tetracycline should not be taken by children under the age of eight.
B Incorrect: Tetracyclines are not contraindicated in the elderly.
C Incorrect: Tetracyclines are not contraindicated in persons with hypertension.
D Incorrect: Tetracyclines are not contraindicated in debilitated persons.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: If the needle is not changed, some medication adheres on the outside of the needle after withdrawal from the vial. This can cause local tissue reactions.
B Incorrect: This will help prevent the medication from seeping out the injection hole.
C Incorrect: This has no impact on preventing local tissue reactions.
D Incorrect: This has no impact on preventing local tissue reactions.


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