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on: Jun 25, 2018
A hospital nurse is participating in a drill during which many clients with inhalation anthrax are being admitted. What drugs should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
  b. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  c. Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
  d. Ethambutol (Myambutol)
  e. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMX-TMP) (Septra)

Question 2

A client in the emergency department is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis. The client reports yellowing of the sclera and skin and bleeding after minor trauma. What laboratory results correlate to this condition? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 19 mg/dL
  b. International normalized ratio (INR): 6.3
  c. Prothrombin time: 35 seconds
  d. Serum sodium: 130 mEq/L
  e. White blood cell (WBC) count: 72,000/mm3


raili21

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

ANS: A, B, C
Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline are all possible treatments for inhalation anthrax. Ethambutol is used for tuberculosis. SMX-TMP is commonly used for urinary tract infections and other common infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
Rifampin can cause liver damage, evidenced by the client's high INR and prothrombin time. The BUN and WBC count are normal. The sodium level is low, but that is not related to this client's problem.


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