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yoroshambo

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A patient who takes an oral sulfonylurea medication will begin taking fluconazole (Diflucan). The nurse will expect to monitor which lab values in this patient?
 
  a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
  b. Electrolytes
  c. Fluconazole levels
  d. Glucose

Question 2

A young adult female who is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat trichomoniasis calls the nurse to report severe headache, flushing, palpitations, cramping, and nausea. What will the nurse do next?
 
  a. Ask about alcohol consumption.
  b. Reassure her that these are harmless side effects.
  c. Tell her that this signals a worsening of her infection.
  d. Tell her to go to the emergency department immediately.


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Leostella20

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

ANS: D
Patients taking sulfonylurea drugs may have altered serum glucose when taking antifungal medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients who are taking metronidazole can experience a disulfiram-like reaction when they drink alcohol. These are not harmless adverse effects or a sign of worsening of her infection.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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