Author Question: Which are characteristics of Crix belly syndrome? (Select all that apply.) a. Elevated CBCs b. ... (Read 74 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which are characteristics of Crix belly syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

a. Elevated CBCs
b. Elevated triglycerides
c. Elevated cholesterol
d. Fat accumulation around the abdomen and flank
e. Elevated plasma glucose

Question 2

A young woman comes into the clinic with a respiratory infection. Because she has a fever of 101.6 F, the physician starts her on ampicillin 250 mg PO q 6h. The patient has a history of being on birth control pills.

Which represents what a nurse should teach the patient about oral contraceptives with the use of antibiotics?
a.
Penicillin will increase the effects of the birth control pill.
b.
Use a backup method for birth control protection this month.
c.
You will have a regular menstrual period; continue to take your birth control pill.
d.
Birth control pills work with antibiotics if you take an antacid with them.

macmac · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Patients taking indinavir sulfate may develop an adverse reaction called Crix belly, which is a syndrome characterized by elevated levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and plasma glucose, a weight gain of 40 lb or more, and accumulation of fat around the abdomen and flank.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The use of ampicillin and oral contraceptives together may produce menstrual irregularities and unplanned pregnancies.