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The nurse is providing patient education to a 26-year-old college student who is being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis with metronidazole (Flagyl). Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I should not consume alcohol while taking this medication.
  b. If I have dark urine, I should stop taking the drug.
  c. The drug is safe throughout pregnancy.
  d. Vertigo and headaches may occur and are signs of toxicity.

Question 2

A child is seen in a clinic with a chief complaint of itching, especially at night. The nurse observes small ridges and dotted lines of erythema on the child's neck and buttocks. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication initially?
 
  a. Benzyl alcohol (Ulesfia)
  b. Ivermectin (Stromectol)
  c. Malathion (Ovide)
  d. Permethrin (Elimite)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The patient should be advised to avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication, because it may cause a disulfiram-like reaction. Darkening of the urine may occur but does not warrant discontinuing the drug. The drug is mutagenic for fetuses and should be avoided before and/or during pregnancy. Vertigo and headaches are side effects but are not signs of toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This child has symptoms of scabies, and permethrin is the first treatment of choice. Benzyl alcohol is used to treat head lice. Ivermectin is an oral medication that can be used but is not a first-line treatment. Malathion is used for lice.




mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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