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natalie2426

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A patient asks the nurse what causes a cold. The nurse would tell the patient that the common cold is most often caused by which type of microorganism?
 
  A) Gram-positive bacteria
  B) Gram-negative bacteria
  C) Virus
  D) Fungus

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an 85-year-old woman diagnosed with a roundworm infection in addition to heart disease, chronic renal failure, and history of a stroke. The patient is prescribed mebendazole.
 
  What assessments will be of particular importance for this patient related to drug therapy? (Select all that apply.) A) Hydration
  B) Nutritional status
  C) Liver function
  D) Cognitive function
  E) Respiratory function


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

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Various viruses cause the common cold. These viruses invade the tissues of the upper respiratory tract, initiating the release of histamine and prostaglandins and causing an inflammatory response. Bacteria and fungi can cause a respiratory infection but the disorder commonly known as a cold is caused by a virus.

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A, B, D
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Mebendazole is a relatively safe drug with few adverse effects. However, infection by a helminth that impacts absorption of nutrients in a frail older woman could lead to significant dehydration and malnutrition so it would be of particular importance to assess this patient frequently and regularly. Respiratory function, liver function, and cognition would not be impacted by the helminth or the medication, but altered cognition could occur with malnutrition and/or dehydration.


natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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