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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A faculty member is presenting information about chloramphenicol. The faculty member would be correct to state that the use of chloramphenicol is limited because of the risk of
 
  a. acute renal failure.
  b. Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  c. fatal aplastic anemia.
  d. acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Question 2

The nurse has administrated an H1 antagonist to a 12-year-old patient who is now exhibiting paradoxical excitation. Which of the following signs and symptoms would assist the nurse in drawing this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Insomnia
  b. Sedation
  c. Nervousness
  d. Tremors
  e. Dryness


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bigsis44

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

C
The primary adverse effect of chloramphenicol is blood dyscrasia, primarily aplastic anemia.
Chloramphenicol does not cause acute renal failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or acute respi-ratory distress syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Paradoxical excitation is more common in children and may result in insomnia, nervousness, tremors, and even convulsions.
Sedation and fatigue would be more common in the elderly.


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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