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CharlieWard

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A nurse transcribes a new prescription for potassium penicillin G IV q8h and gentamicin IV q12h. Which plan represents the best schedule for administering these drugs?
 
  1. Give the penicillin at 0800, 1600, and 2400; give the gentamicin at 1800 and 0600.
  2. Give the penicillin at 0800, 1600, and 2400; give the gentamicin at 1200 and 2400.
  3. Give the penicillin at 0600, 1400, and 2200; give the gentamicin at 0600 and 1800.
  4. Give the penicillin every 8 hours; give the gentamicin simultaneously with two of the penicillin doses.

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In which scenario(s) would the nurse consider antibiotic therapy to be prophylactic? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. A patient with neutropenia and cancer who experiences fever and cough
  2. A patient with a fever of unknown origin
  3. A patient with an artificial joint undergoing a dental procedure
  4. A patient with an artificial heart valve who is scheduled for a hernia repair
  5. A patient with a new diagnosis of endocarditis



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answers: 3, 4




CharlieWard

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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