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Redwolflake15

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The nurse is administering penicillin to a client who has strep throat. Which of the following statements accurately describe the action of penicillin?
 
  A) It is effective against gram-positive organisms.
  B) It is not effective against gram-negative organisms.
  C) It has many side effects, especially in large doses.
  D) It is metabolized in the liver.

Question 2

A 25-year-old client is admitted to a healthcare facility with complaints of fever,
  vomiting, and watery diarrhea for 2 days. On examination, the client has dry skin,
  delayed skin turgor, and hypotension.
 
  What is the most likely nursing diagnosis?
  A) Impaired urinary elimination
  B) Acute gastroenteritis
  C) Infective diarrhea
  D) Deficient fluid volume


pocatato

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
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Penicillin is most effective against gram-positive organisms, such as streptococci, staphylococci, and pneumococci. It is also active against some gram-negative organisms, such as gonococci and meningococci, and against the organisms that cause syphilis. It is relatively free of side effects, even in larger doses, and is excreted rapidly in the urine.

Answer to Question 2

D


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