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skymedlock

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A patient is prescribed demeclocycline. The nurse would teach the patient to be alert for signs of which of the following?
 
  A) Photosensitivity
  B) Abdominal pain
  C) Cramping
  D) Blood dyscrasias

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer lincomycin via IM injection. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Inspect previous injection sites.
  B) Rotate the injection site.
  C) Use the abdomen for intramuscular injections.
  D) Note the site used for injection in the client's chart.
  E) Notify the physician of any persistent localized reactions.


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johnpizzaz

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

Ans: A
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Demeclocycline causes photosensitivity reactions. Abdominal pain and cramping are adverse reactions of macrolides. Blood dyscrasias are an adverse reaction of lincosamides.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
When giving lincomycin intramuscularly, the nurse inspects previous injection sites for signs of pain or tenderness, redness, and swelling; reports the persistence of a localized reaction to the physician; rotates the injection sites; and records the site used for injection in the client's chart.


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Wow, this really help

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