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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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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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