Following surgery, a client is placed on cefotaxime (Claforan). ...

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Following surgery, a client is placed on cefotaxime (Claforan). The assessment for possible adverse effects should include observing for
 
  1. diarrhea.
  2. headache.
  3. constipation.
  4. tachycardia.

Question 2

Treatment of tuberculosis usually involves
 
  1. the use of two or more drugs at the same time.
  2. surgical removal of tubercular lesions.
  3. keeping the client hospitalized.
  4. the use of a single drug.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Diarrhea is a frequent adverse effect of cephalosporins.
Rationale 2: Headache is not an adverse effect.
Rationale 3: Diarrhea, not constipation, is a common problem.
Rationale 4: Tachycardia is not an adverse effect.
Global Rationale: Diarrhea is a frequent adverse effect of cephalosporins. Headache is not an adverse effect. Diarrhea, not constipation, is a common problem. Tachycardia is not an adverse effect.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Multidrug therapy for 612 months is the usual pharmacotherapy for tuberculosis.
Rationale 2: Surgery is not the treatment.
Rationale 3: It is not necessary to keep the client in the hospital.
Rationale 4: Use of a single drug is not usual.
Global Rationale: Multidrug therapy for 612 months is the usual pharmacotherapy for tuberculosis. Surgery is not the treatment. It is not necessary to keep the client in the hospital. Use of a single drug is not usual.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dreamfighter72]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review