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jilianpiloj

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A patient who is very immunosuppressed is prescribed ketoconazole (Nizoral) for prevention of a fungal infection. Which statement made by this patient indicates the need for more teaching?
 
  a. I will stop taking the drug if I should become pregnant.
  b. I will stay in the sun as much as possible to avoid catching an infection.
  c. I will avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during the time I am on this therapy.
  d. If I miss a dose, I will take it as soon as I remember it and not wait until the next day.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed 50 mg of amphotericin B (Fungizone) by intravenous infusion in 500 mL of dextrose 5 in water (D5W) over 6 hours. How many milliliters (mL) per minute should you set the pump to infuse?
 
  a. 1.4 mL
  b. 2.2 mL
  c. 4.2 mL
  d. 6.2 mL



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Jmfn03

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




jilianpiloj

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


debra928

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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