The nurse researching the use of antibiotics in healthcare ...

[gonzo233]

The nurse researching the use of antibiotics in healthcare settings learns that which of the following classifications of antibiotics are most widely used in the hospital setting?
 
  A) Penicillins
  B) Tetracyclines
  C) Aminoglycosides
  D) Cephalosporins

Question 2

The client has to have blood work completed, including a metabolic panel. The nurse asks the student nurse to explain the purposes of the metabolic panel.
 
  What are the best responses about the purposes of the metabolic panel by the student nurse? 1 . Provides baseline set of values for the client after surgery
   2 . Differentiates mental illness from other disorders
   3 . Evaluates clients with total body situations, such as drug toxicity
   4 . Assesses a number of organs at once
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4

[coreycathey]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Cephalosporins are available in oral and injectable forms. They have become the most popular and widely used antibiotics in the hospital setting. Adverse effects are usually minimal, but may include GI symptoms, such as flatulence (excessive intestinal gas) and diarrhea.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Reasons for performing a metabolic panel include the following: provides a baseline set of values for the client before surgery, differentiates mental illness from other disorders, evaluates clients with total-body situations, such as alcoholism or drug toxicity, and assesses a number of organs at once.

[gonzo233]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[tanna.moeller]

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