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beccaep

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The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who will begin taking a cephalosporin to treat an infection. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I may stop taking the medication if my symptoms clear up.
  b. I should eat yogurt while taking this medication.
  c. I should stop taking the drug and call my provider if I develop a rash.
  d. I will not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who takes low-dose erythromycin as a prophylactic medication.
 
  The patient will begin taking cefaclor for treatment of an acute infection. The nurse should discuss this with the provider because taking both of these medications simultaneously can cause which effect?
  a. Decreased effectiveness of cefaclor.
  b. Increased effectiveness of cefaclor.
  c. Decreased effectiveness of erythromycin.
  d. Increased effectiveness of erythromycin.


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

ANS: A
Patients should take all of an antibiotic regimen even after symptoms clear to ensure complete treatment of the infection. Patients are often advised to eat yogurt or drink buttermilk to prevent superinfection. A rash is a sign of hypersensitivity, and patients should be counseled to stop taking the drug and notify the provider if this occurs. Alcohol consumption may cause adverse effects and should be avoided by patients while they are taking cephalosporins.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The interaction of cefaclor and erythromycin will produce a decrease in the action of the cefaclor.


beccaep

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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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