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james9437

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A 13-year-old client has been diagnosed with meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B. What drug is commonly prescribed to prevent this disease from occurring in individuals who had close contact with the client prior to the illness?
 
  1. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  2. Daptomycin (Cubicin)
  3. Rifampin (Rifadin)
  4. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a female client with an uncomplicated UTI that is being treated with ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (Proquin XR).
 
  The client asks the nurse how long she will need to take this medication. The nurse tells the client she will have to take the medication for _______days.
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Metronidazole is a miscellaneous antibacterial that is effective against both bacteria and multicellular parasites. It is the drug of choice for trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis.
Rationale 2: Daptomycin is a miscellaneous antibacterial that is indicated for the treatment of complicated skin infections such as those caused by MRSA and VRSE.
Rationale 3: Rifampin is the drug of choice for prophylaxis of persons who have come in contact with clients with Haemophilus influenzae type B.
Rationale 4: Ciprofloxacin is used for the treatment and prevention of inhalation B. anthracis spores. It is not indicated for the prophylaxis of H. influenzae type B.
Global Rationale: Rifampin is the drug of choice for prophylaxis of persons who have come in contact with clients with Haemophilus influenzae type B. Metronidazole is a miscellaneous antibacterial that is effective against both bacteria and multicellular parasites. It is the drug of choice for trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis. Daptomycin is a miscellaneous antibacterial that is indicated for the treatment of complicated skin infections such as those caused by MRSA and VRSE. Ciprofloxacin is used for the treatment and prevention of inhalation B. anthracis spores. It is not indicated for the prophylaxis of H. influenzae type B.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Approved in 2005, Proquin XR contains only the hydrochloride salt and has been formulated to cause less nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea than other formulations. Proquin XR is administered for only 3 days and is only approved for uncomplicated UTI (acute cystitis).


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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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