This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 62-year-old client presents with a complaint of fever, pain, and burning on urination. Difficulty ... (Read 72 times)

fasfsadfdsfa

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
on: Jul 11, 2018
A 62-year-old client presents with a complaint of fever, pain, and burning on urination. Difficulty urinating with dribbling has been increasing in the past few days. He has a feeling of pressure in his groin.
 
  On examination, his prostate is tender, boggy, and warm. A stat urinalysis reveals the presence of leukocytes and bacteria. He is allergic to sulfa drugs. His weight is 70 kg and his last serum creatinine was 1.0. While awaiting the culture and sensitivity, the nurse practitioner begins empiric treatment with which of the following?
  A. Trimethoprim/sulfamethroxazole DS bid x 2 weeks
  B. Ampicillin 250 mg PO q day for 10 days
  C. Nitrofurantoin 100 mg Q 12 hours for 7 days
  D. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg Q 12 hours for 14 days

Question 2

Known risk factors for lymphedema include all of the following except
 
  A. Osteoarthritis
  B. Rheumatoid arthritis
  C. Obesity
  D. Venous ulcer disease


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

14vl19

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


fasfsadfdsfa

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
TY


14vl19

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw
Apply the substance to the client’s posterior leg with one smooth stroke. To stabilize the ... Apply the substance to the client’s posterior leg with one smooth stroke. To stabilize the ...
Types of ecosystem service vs. total global value per year Types of ecosystem service vs. total global value per year
The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is about a pound The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is about a pound
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee
The client is positioned for the examination The client is positioned for the examination
Video: Role of transport in a cell

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library