Author Question: A patient being treated with cefmetazole (Zefazone) complains of a headache. Which analgesic would ... (Read 30 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient being treated with cefmetazole (Zefazone) complains of a headache. Which analgesic would be the best choice for this patient?

a. Acetaminophen
b. Aspirin
c. Ibuprofen
d. Excedrin

Question 2

A patient complains of burning on urination and increased frequency. The patient has a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is going out of town in 2 days.

To treat the infection quickly, the nurse would expect the health care provider to order
a. vancomycin (Vancocin).
b. fosfomycin (Monurol).
c. aztreonam (Azactam).
d. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).

Madisongo23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Because cephalosporins have drug-drug interactions with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the safest medication for a headache in this patient would be acetaminophen.
Aspirin, ibuprofen, and Excedrin pose a greater risk of prolonging bleeding time when administered with cephalosporins.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Fosfomycin has been approved for single-dose therapy of UTIs.
Vancomycin and aztreonam are not indicated for UTIs.
Bactrim is indicated for UTIs, but it cannot be administered in a single dose and be therapeutic.