A 44-year-old woman was diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) and completed her prescribed 3-day course of antibiotics 2 days ago.
However, she states that she is experiencing the same signs and symptoms that initially prompted her to seek care. The nurse should anticipate that:
A) The patient's signs and symptoms will likely resolve over the next 48 to 72 hours.
B) The patient will likely require a course of IV antibiotics.
C) The patient may require another short course of antibiotics followed by a longer-term regimen.
D) The patient will need to continue taking the same antibiotic for the next 4 to 6 months.
Question 2
A patient is brought to the trauma center by ambulance after sustaining a high cervical spinal cord injury 1 hours ago. What medication does the nurse know will be given to prevent further spinal cord damage?
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Hydralazine hydrochloride (Apresoline)
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