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j.rubin

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is preparing to give trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities. The nurse will perform which action?
 
  a. Hold the dose and notify the provider.
  b. Request an order for a blood glucose level.
  c. Request an order for a BUN and creatinine level.
  d. Request an order for diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

Question 2

A patient taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to treat a urinary tract infection complains of a sore throat. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which laboratory test(s)?
 
  a. Complete blood count with differential
  b. Throat culture
  c. Urinalysis
  d. Coagulation studies


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tuate

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

ANS: A
A petechial rash can indicate a severe adverse reaction and should be reported.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A sore throat can indicate a life-threatening anemia, so a complete blood count with differential should be ordered.


j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

elyse44

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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