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sc00by25

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is beginning treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and knows that this patient may be treated with which classification of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Urinary anti-infectives
  B) Urinary antispasmodics
  C) Alpha-adrenergic blockers
  D) Testosterone production blockers
  E) Urinary analgesics

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving ethotoin to control seizure activity. When reviewing the patient's laboratory results, the nurse would assess the patient is in a therapeutic level when the lab result is within what range?
 
  A) 5 to 15 mcg/mL
  B) 10 to 20 mcg/mL
  C) 15 to 50 mcg/mL
  D) 20 to 30 mcg/mL


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

C, D
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Alpha-adrenergic blockers and testosterone production blockers are drugs used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urinary anti-infectives are used to treat urinary tract infections. Urinary antispasmodics are used to treat bladder spasms and urinary analgesics are used in the treatment of pain associated with urinary tract infections.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Therapeutic serum ethotoin levels range between 15 and 50 mcg/mL. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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