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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Clients taking urinary anti-infectives should receive instructions from the nurse to:
 
  a. consume 3,000-4,000 of fluid per day.
  b. discontinue medication when symptoms subside.
  c. decrease oral fluid intake to prevent crystals from forming.
  d. consume plenty of cranberry and orange juice.

Question 2

The client who is experiencing a viral infection may be prescribed which of the following antiviral agents?
 
  a. amantadine c. interferon alfa-2a
  b. acyclovir d. trimethoprim


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

ANS: A, D

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Correct a and d are correct. Clients with UTIs should consume 3L-4L of fluid a day and increase their consumption of juices that will increase the acidity of their urine.
Incorrect b and c are incorrect: As with all antimicrobials, urinary anti-infectives should be taken as long as the prescription lasts, and oral intake of fluids should be increased to prevent sulfonamide-induced urine crystals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C

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Correct a, b, and c are antiviral agents.
Incorrect Trimethoprim is a urinary anti-infective.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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