Author Question: Which infection(s) may be treated with linezolid Zyvox)? (Select all that apply.) a. ... (Read 56 times)

mspears3 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which infection(s) may be treated with linezolid Zyvox)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) that is penicillin sensitive
b. Nosocomial pneumonia caused by methi-cillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
c. Pneumonias caused by Mycoplasma avium
d. Superficial methicillin-resistant Staphy-lococcus aureus skin infections (MRSA)
e. Vancomycin-resistant infections

Question 2

An Asian patient will begin taking rosuvastatin Crestor to treat hypercholesterolemi a. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?

a. Higher than usual doses may be necessary for this patient.
b. Renal toxicity is a common adverse effect among Asian patients.
c. Serum drug levels must be monitored more frequently than with other patients.
d. Yellow skin and sclera are more common side effects with Asian patients but are not concerning.

kingfahad97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, E
Linezolid is indicated for CAP caused by PCN-sensitive strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, nosocomial pneumonia caused by MSSA and MRSA, and vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infections. It is not recommended for M. avium infections or for superficial skin infections caused by MRSA.

Answer to Question 2

C
Rosuvastatin reaches abnormally high levels in people of Asian heritage. Consequently, serum drug levels must be monitored closely. Asian patients may require lower than usual doses. Renal toxicity does not occur. Yellow skin and sclera occur with hepatotoxicity and are a cause for concern.