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future617RT

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A patient who was hospitalized for an infection was treated with an aminoglycoside antibiotic. The patient asks the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) why outpatient treatment wasn't an option.
 
  The NP should tell the patient that aminoglycoside antibiotics: a. are more likely to be toxic.
  b. cause serious adverse effects.
  c. carry more risk for serious allergic reactions.
  d. must be given intramuscularly or intravenously.

Question 2

A patient has been taking fluoxetine 20 mg every morning for 5 days and calls the primary care NP to report decreased appetite, nausea, and insomnia. The NP should:
 
  a. suggest taking a sedative at bedtime.
  b. change the medication to bupropion.
  c. add trazodone to the patient's regimen.
  d. reassure the patient that these effects will subside.


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nikmaaacs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Aminoglycoside antibiotics must be given intramuscularly or intravenously when treating infection. Their side effects may be serious, which is an indication for hospitalization.

Answer to Question 2

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Side effects are seen with the first few doses but resolve in approximately 7 days. Patients should avoid taking sedatives while taking antidepressants.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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