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A patient who has been taking nalidixic acid for a UTI is now diagnosed with a respiratory infection. The patient asks, Will the nalidixic acid I'm taking cover both infections? Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. The drug you are on will cover you for organisms in the respiratory tract as well. Continue taking it as prescribed.
  b. To cover the respiratory tract infection, you will need two additional doses of this medication.
  c. This drug can actually cause respiratory tract infections, so you should discontinue it immediately.
  d. The drug you're taking has no action outside the urinary tract. You will need an additional antibiotic for the respiratory tract infection.

Question 2

A 19-year-old woman started oral contraceptives 2 months ago. She now complains that she has noticed no improvement in her acne since she has been taking them. The nurse should provide what information?
 
  a. The oral contraceptives are not strong enough if they have not worked by now. She needs a new prescription.
  b. It may take up to 6 months to see an improvement once oral contraceptives have been started.
  c. The benefits from oral contraceptives are not visible. These drugs work only in the basal layers of the skin.
  d. It is likely that she will need spironolactone in addition to oral contraceptives to obtain a beneficial effect on her acne.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b





 

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