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Pineappleeh

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A nurse is preparing to administer oral ofloxacin to a patient. While taking the patient's medication history, the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin and theophylline. The correct action by the nurse is to request an order to:
 
  a. reduce the dose of ofloxacin.
  b. increase the dose of ofloxacin.
  c. increase the dose of theophylline.
  d. monitor coagulation levels.

Question 2

A patient who is taking calcium supplements receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin Cipro for a urinary tract infection. The nurse will teach this patient to:
 
  a. consume extra fluids while taking the ci-profloxacin to prevent hypercalciuria.
  b. stop taking the calcium supplements while taking the ciprofloxacin.
  c. take the two medications together to in-crease the absorption of both.
  d. take the calcium either 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking the ciprofloxacin.


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Tonyam972

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

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Ofloxacin increases plasma levels of warfarin, so coagulation tests should be monitored. The of-loxacin dose should not be reduced or increased. Ofloxacin does not affect theophylline levels.

Answer to Question 2

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Cationic compounds, including calcium supplements, can reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin, so proper interval dosing is necessary. Consuming extra fluids is not indicated. With proper in-terval dosing, it is not necessary to discontinue the calcium while giving the ciprofloxacin. These two medications should not be given together.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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