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kwoodring

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client has had a sinus infection for 1 week. She was seen in the clinic 4 days ago and was instructed to take over-the-counter decongestants and antipyretics.
 
  She returns to the clinic with continued symptoms and green nasal mucus. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered?
  a. Narcotic
  b. Antibiotic
  c. Antiviral agent
  d. Antifungal agent

Question 2

The client is experiencing cold symptoms. The nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
 
  a. antivirals.
  b. antifungals.
  c. antitussives.
  d. antibiotics.


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CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This client may have progressed from a viral to a bacterial sinus infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Antitussives are used to decrease coughs.


kwoodring

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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