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A patient unable to tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) has been prescribed atovaquone (Mepron) for active P. jiroveci pneumonia. The nurse provides patient education.
 
  Which response by the patient about atovaquone suspension indicates a need for further teach-ing? a. I may experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  b. I should take this medication on an empty stomach to promote absorption.
  c. I should eat a fatty meal with my medication.
  d. I should take the medication twice daily for 21 days.

Question 2

Azelastine differs from other second-generation H1 antagonists because it:
 
  a. is administered nasally in a spray form.
  b. is limited to the blockade of histamine receptors.
  c. causes no sedation.
  d. is less expensive than first-generation H1 antagonists.


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anoriega3

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

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Taking atovaquone on an empty stomach may contribute to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; this statement indicates a need for further teaching.
The patient may experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; no further teaching is required.
The patient should actually eat a fatty meal to enhance absorption; no further teaching is re-quired.
The medication is indicated twice daily for 21 days for active P. jiroveci pneumonia; no further teaching is required.

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corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

shailee

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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