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neverstopbelieb

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The nurse is caring for several patients who are receiving antibiotics. Which order will the nurse question?
 
  a. Azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg IV in 500 mL fluid
  b. Azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg PO once daily
  c. Erythromycin 300 mg IM QID
  d. Erythromycin 300 mg PO QID

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection.
 
  The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug's side effects?
  a. Complete blood counts
  b. Electrolytes
  c. Liver enzymes
  d. Urinalysis


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

ANS: C
Erythromycin and other macrolides should not be given intramuscularly because they cause painful tissue irritation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
High doses of macrolides, when taken with other, potentially hepatotoxic drugs such as acetaminophen may cause hepatotoxicity, so liver enzymes should be carefully monitored.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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