A client is receiving amphotericin B. The nurse will reinforce ...

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A client is receiving amphotericin B. The nurse will reinforce teaching by telling the client that he should report which symptoms?
 
  1. Feeling hot
  2. Hearing loss
  3. Dizziness
  4. Constipation
  5. Heartburn

Question 2

The drug that most likely will be used for treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis is
 
  1. praziquantel (Biltricide).
  2. pyrimethamine (Daraprim).
  3. suramin (Germanin).
  4. metronidazole (Flagyl).

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Many clients develop fever and chills at the beginning of therapy.
Rationale 2: Amphotericin B can cause ototoxicity.
Rationale 3: Vertigo can occur due to ototoxicity which may occur with amphotericin B.
Rationale 4: Constipation is not associated with amphotericin B.
Rationale 5: Heartburn is not associated with amphotericin B.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Praziquantel (Biltricide) is an anthelmintic effective against flatworms.
Rationale 2: Pyrimethamine (Daraprim) is an antimalarial drug.
Rationale 3: suramin (Germanin) is used for African sleeping sickness.
Rationale 4: Metronidazole is the drug of choice for both giardiasis and trichomoniasis due to Trichomonas vaginalis.

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