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Marty

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Which statement made by a patient prescribed to take antibiotic therapy for a wound infection indicates a correct understanding of the therapy?
 
  a. If my temperature is normal for 3 days in a row, the infection is gone and I can stop taking the drug.
  b. If my temperature goes above 100 F for 2 days, I should double the dose of the drug.
  c. Even if I feel completely well, I should take the drug exactly as prescribed until it is gone.
  d. I should notify my prescriber to change the medication if I develop diarrhea while taking this drug.

Question 2

A patient with a respiratory bacterial infection asks why a sputum sample is being collected before starting antibacterial drug therapy. What is your best response?
 
  a. Drug therapy for lung infections works better when less sputum is present.
  b. A sputum sample will help us determine what bacteria is causing your infection.
  c. The test will determine whether you already have any damage in your lung tissues.
  d. The dosage of your antibacterial drug is determined by the organism that is causing your infection.


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Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Marty

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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