This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for which indicators ... (Read 88 times)

joesmith1212

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jul 23, 2018
When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for which indicators of potential toxicity?
 
  a. Fever
  b. White blood cell count of 8000 cells/mm3
  c. Tinnitus and dizziness
  d. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels

Question 2

The nurse is administering a vancomycin
 
  (Vancocin) infusion. Which measure is appropriate for the nurse to implement in order to reduce complications that may occur with this drug's administration?
  a. Monitoring blood pressure for hypertension during the infusion
  b. Discontinuing the drug immediately if red man syndrome occurs
  c. Restricting fluids during vancomycin therapy
  d. Infusing the drug over at least 1 hour


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

matt95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


joesmith1212

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


matt95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress. The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV. A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room. The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
A patient with exophthalmos. A patient with exophthalmos.
Video: Interview with an Anorexic Woman (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library