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altibaby

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is preparing an infusion of
 
  amphotericin B for a patient who has a severe fungal infection. Which intervention is appropriate regarding the potential adverse effects of amphotericin B?
  a. Discontinuing the infusion immediately if fever, chills, or nausea occur
  b. Gradually increasing the infusion rate until the expected adverse effects occur
  c. If fever, chills, or nausea occur during the infusion, administering medications to treat the symptoms
  d. Before beginning the infusion, administering an antipyretic and an antiemetic drug

Question 2

During an intravenous (IV) infusion of amphotericin B, a patient develops tingling and numbness in his toes and fingers. What will the nurse do first?
 
  a. Discontinue the infusion immediately.
  b. Reduce the infusion rate gradually until the adverse effects subside.
  c. Administer the medication by rapid IV infusion to reduce these effects.
  d. Nothing; these are expected side effects of this medication.


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dellikani2015

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


altibaby

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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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