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wrbasek0

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is considering taking oral aloe
 
  supplements and asks the nurse about potential problems with this therapy. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
  a. Aloe is not taken orally; it is only used topically to aid in wound healing.
  b. Aloe is used by some to treat constipation; it may cause diarrhea.
  c. This is a safe herbal supplement, with no known drug interactions.
  d. This is a safe herbal supplement, with no known adverse effects.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a
 
  patient and notes that the patient has positive results for nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse anticipates an order for which medication?
  a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
  b. Mupirocin (Bactroban)
  c. Clindamycin (Cleocin T)
  d. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)


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kmb352

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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