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big1devin

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on: Jul 24, 2018
For a client receiving tetracycline, the nurse needs to instruct to:
 
  a. take medication with meals.
  b. have potassium level checked.
  c. avoid juices when taking this drug.
  d. take medication one-to-two hours before or two-to-three hours after meals.

Question 2

A client with HIV is prescribed pentamidine IM daily for 14 days. The client weighs 121 pounds. What dose should be prescribed for this client?
 
  a. 4 mg c. 220 mg
  b. 55 mg d. 500 mg


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kaylee05

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

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Tetracyclines should not be taken on an empty stomach.
B Incorrect: Oral penicillin may alter potassium levels, but taking penicillin does not require a potassium level to be drawn.
C Incorrect: Juices do not need to be avoided when taking tetracyclines.
D Incorrect: Tetracyclines should not be taken on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This dose is too small.
B Incorrect: This dose is too small.
C Correct: The recommended dose of pentamidine IM is 4 mg/kg. Divide 121 pounds by 2.2 = 55 kg, then multiply 55 kg by 4 mg = 220 mg.
D Incorrect: This is over twice the safe recommended dose.


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

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Excellent

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