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cmoore54

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient taking erythromycin reports experiencing nausea and upset stomach. What is your best action?
 
  a. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber immediately.
  b. Ensure that the drug is given with or after food.
  c. Ask if the patient has any drug allergies.
  d. Document the report as the only action.

Question 2

After starting to take clindamycin (Cleocin) 150 mg every 8 hours, which laboratory results are important for you to monitor?
 
  a. Potassium
  b. Sodium
  c. Creatinine
  d. Red blood cells


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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