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madam-professor

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Neomycin (Mycifradin sulfate) is ordered for the patient who is to undergo bowel surgery. Which of the following purposes would accurately explain to the patient the action of this drug and why it is being used preoperatively?
 
  a. To restore electrolyte balance
  b. To promote osmotic diuresis
  c. To decrease the gastrointestinal (GI) tract bacterial count
  d. To inhibit ammonia elimination

Question 2

Which of the following serum laboratory studies should be evaluated by the health care provider who is determining the effectiveness of lactulose (Cephulac)?
 
  a. Triglycerides
  b. Potassium
  c. Uric acid
  d. Ammonia


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

ANS: C
Neomycin is an ammonia-detoxifying drug because it kills ammonia-producing bacteria in the GI tract. For this reason, it can also be used to decrease the bacterial count in the GI tract before bowel surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Lactulose reduces blood ammonia levels in patients, which leads to improved mental status.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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