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abarnes

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A nurse teaches a young female client who is prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
 
  a. Use a second form of birth control while on this medication.
  b. You will experience increased menstrual bleeding while on this drug.
  c. You may experience an irregular heartbeat while on this drug.
  d. Watch for blood in your urine while taking this medication.

Question 2

A nurse cares for a client who has kidney stones from secondary hyperoxaluria. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?
 
  a. Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
  b. Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
  c. Tolterodine (Detrol LA)
  d. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The client should use a second form of birth control because penicillin seems to reduce the effectiveness of estrogen-containing contraceptives. She should not experience increased menstrual bleeding, an irregular heartbeat, or blood in her urine while taking the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Stones caused by secondary hyperoxaluria respond to allopurinol (Zyloprim). Phenazopyridine is given to clients with urinary tract infections. Propantheline is an anticholinergic. Tolterodine is an anticholinergic with smooth muscle relaxant properties.



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