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A client is taking trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS) one tablet twice daily for 14 days. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the client about possible adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Muscle pain
  B) Blurred vision
  C) Anorexia
  D) Crystalluria
  E) Photosensitivity

Question 2

When reviewing the medical records of several clients who are prescribed sulfonamide therapy, the nurse would expect laboratory findings related to which bacteria? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  B) Escherichia coli
  C) Klebsiella pneumoniae
  D) Streptococcus pyogenes
  E) Staphylococcus aureus



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
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Teaching should address potential adverse reactions that can occur while taking a sulfonamide. These adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, stomatitis, chills, fever, crystalluria, and photosensitivity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
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Sulfonamides are often used to control infections caused by both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. Typically, sulfonamides are not used to treat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Streptococcus pyogenes.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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