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armygirl

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Which assessment is most important when a client begins to receive an infusion of Amphotericin B (Fungizone)?
 
  a. Count apical heart rate for 1 full minute.
  b. Assess blood pressure for hypotension.
  c. Assess lower extremity motor function.
  d. Determine a change in pulse pressure.

Question 2

A patient with a seizure disorder is exposed to a person with tuberculosis. The patient is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) and prophylactic isoniazid (INH).
 
  Based on the interaction of the medications, the nurse anticipates that the effect of phenytoin will be:
  a. significantly increased.
  b. significantly decreased.
  c. slightly increased.
  d. negated completely.


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Sammyo

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

ANS: B
This medication may cause hypotension, and it must be monitored closely.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
INH is known to decrease the effectiveness of phenytoin.


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

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