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naturalchemist

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Nystatin (Mycostatin), a polyene antifungal drug, is frequently administered as an oral suspension for Candida infection in the mouth. Client instruction regarding the administration of nystatin is to:
 
  a. dilute the oral suspension with water and then swallow the solution.
  b. drink the oral suspension and follow with 4 ounces of water.
  c. drink the oral suspension but do not follow with fluid or food.
  d. swish the liquid in the mouth and then swallow or expel the suspension.

Question 2

The highest priority nursing intervention while the client is being treated with polymyxin B (Aerosporin) is frequent monitoring of:
 
  a. blood glucose and fasting blood glucose levels.
  b. liver enzymes and liver function studies.
  c. serum creatinine levels and urinary output.
  d. hydration and serum albumin levels.


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

ANS: D
Contact with the infected lesions is ensured by the client swishing the liquid in the mouth and then swallowing or expelling the suspension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Creatinine levels and urine output assess renal function associated with the nephrotoxicity that can be caused by polymyxin B.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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