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casperchen82

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The client has been ordered treatment with Cefaclor as well as erythromycin. The nurse anticipates what effect from the interaction of the medications?
 
  a. Increased action of the Cefaclor
  b. Decreased action of the Cefaclor
  c. Anaphylactic reaction to the Cefaclor
  d. Toxic action of the Cefaclor

Question 2

Most beta-lactam antibiotics are excreted through the kidneys. The nurse should assess the client's renal function by monitoring which levels?
 
  a. Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
  b. Creatinine phosphokinase and alkaline phosphatase
  c. White blood cell count and red blood cell count
  d. Hemoglobin and hematocrit


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itsakadoozi

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

ANS: B
The interaction of Cefaclor and erythromycin will produce a decrease in the action of the Cefaclor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels determine renal function.


casperchen82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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