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jho37

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A patient is prescribed to receive linezolid (Zyvox) 600 mg intravenously twice a day. The nurse receives the medication prepared as 600 mg/300 mL with directions to give over 120 minutes. An infusion set that administers 15 gtts/mL is available.
 
  How many drops of medication per minute should the nurse set this infusion to deliver?
 
  Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 2

A patient is receiving an aminoglycoside. Which findings should the nurse immediately report?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. history of allergy to penicillins
  2. weight gain of 5 kg in 2 days
  3. symptoms of vertigo
  4. fluid intake below 2,000 mL/day
  5. new order for IV furosemide (Lasix)


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sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 38

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5

Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic. A sudden weight gain indicates possible kidney damage and should be immediately reported. Aminoglycosides are also ototoxic, especially combined with other drugs that can cause ototoxicity such as furosemide and ethacrynic acid. A history of allergy to penicillin would apply to cephalosporins. A patient on fluoroquinolones or sulfonamides must maintain a fluid intake of 2,000 to 3,000 mL/day.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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