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Alainaaa8

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A pediatric nurse is caring for an 8-year-old patient who is taking several medications. The nurse notes that the child has a temperature of 104.2, respirations 6/minute, and pulse 110/minute and displays signs and symptoms of acidosis.
 
  The nurse is correct to suspect _____ toxicity. a. aspirin
  b. penicillin
  c. glucocorticoid
  d. sulfonamide

Question 2

Colesevelam differs from cholestyramine in that it:
 
  a. will not affect fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
  b. cannot be combined with other cholesterol-lowering agents.
  c. causes more constipation.
  d. causes more systemic effects.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Aspirin toxicity in children may be manifested by acidosis, hyperthermia, and respiratory de-pression. These symptoms are associated with the development of Reye's syndrome in a child who concurrently has a viral infection, such as chickenpox.
Toxicity from penicillin would cause bronchoconstriction, hypotension, urticaria, and other signs of anaphylaxis.
Growth suppression occurs with prolonged use of glucocorticoids.
Kernicterus may result as an adverse effect of sulfonamides in neonates.

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Alainaaa8

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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