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ap345

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A surgical client has been ordered a dose of IV cephalosporin. Why is it important that this drug be administered as close as possible to the time of surgery?
 
  A) to prevent the development of atelectasis postoperatively .
  B) to prevent the development of aspiration intraoperatively.
  C) to allow for decreased level of white blood cells.
  D) to maximize serum levels of the medication during surgery.

Question 2

The nurse-anesthetist is monitoring the client during surgery. He notices a ventricular dysrhythmia and unstable blood pressure. He notifies the surgeon. The operative team suspects:
 
  A) Myocardial infarction
  B) Malignant hyperthermia
  C) Mitral valve prolapse
  D) Major blood loss


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
A cephalosporin antibiotic is administered just before the surgical procedure so that the level of medication circulating in the client's blood will be high during surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
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The symptoms of malignant hyperthermia are masseter muscle rigidity, ventricular dysrhythmia, tachypnea, cyanosis, skin mottling, and unstable blood pressure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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