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A patient has been prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for a severe sinus infection. The nurse evaluates that medication education has been effective when the patient makes which statements?
 
  1. I should avoid milk while taking this medication.
  2. I should avoid coffee while taking this medication.
  3. If this medication upsets my stomach, I can take it with an antacid.
  4. I may have some diarrhea while taking this medication.
  5. If my stomach gets upset, I should take this medication with food.

Question 2

A patient has recurrent skin infections. The nurse anticipates administering an aminopenicillin such as which drug?
 
  1. Oxacillin
  2. Ampicillin
  3. Piperacillin
  4. Amoxicillin
  5. Dicloxacillin



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Dairy products can decrease the absorption of ciprofloxacin.
Rationale 2: Ciprofloxacin can increase serum levels of caffeine.
Rationale 3: Antacids can diminish drug absorption.
Rationale 4: Diarrhea can occur while taking ciprofloxacin.
Rationale 5: Ciprofloxacin may be administered with food to diminish adverse GI effects.

Global Rationale: Dairy products can decrease the absorption of ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin can increase serum levels of caffeine. Diarrhea can occur while taking ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin may be administered with food to diminish adverse GI effects. Antacids can diminish drug absorption.

Answer to Question 2

2,4
Rationale 1: Oxacillin is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.
Rationale 2: Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum or aminopenicillin.
Rationale 3: Piperacillin is an extended-spectrum penicillin.
Rationale 4: Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum or aminopenicillin.
Rationale 5: Dicloxacillin is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.

Global Rationale: Ampicillin and amoxicillin are broad-spectrum or aminopenicillins. Oxacillin and dicloxacillin are penicillinase-resistant penicillins. Piperacillin is an extended-spectrum penicillin.




sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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