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Metfan725

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When preparing the client's pentamidine (Nebupent) powder, the nurse:
 
  a. inserts the powder into the client's nebulizer for inhalation.
  b. reconstitutes the powder with bacteriostatic sterile water.
  c. pours the powder into a medicine cup and mixes it with tap water.
  d. reconstitutes the powder with sterile bacteriostatic normal saline.

Question 2

Carbapenems are contraindicated in clients with history of anaphylaxis with:
 
  a. fluoroquinolones. c. aminoglycosides.
  b. cephalosporins. d. all of the above.


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nickk12214

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

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Powder should not be inhaled by a client.
B Correct: The powder should be reconstituted with 6 mL of bacteriostatic sterile water.
C Incorrect: This medication is reconstituted using sterile technique.
D Incorrect: The powder should not be reconstituted using normal saline.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Carbapenems are contraindicated in clients with history of anaphylaxis with the use of penicillins, cephalosporins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
B Correct: Carbapenems are contraindicated in clients with a history of anaphylaxis with the use of cephalosporins.
C Incorrect: Carbapenems are contraindicated in clients with history of anaphylaxis with the use of penicillins, cephalosporins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
D Incorrect: a and c are incorrect.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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