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jessicacav · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a pediatric patient with hemophilia who receives antihemophilic factor several times a year. What should this patient be regularly screened for? (Select all that apply.)

A) HIV
B) Hepatitis
C) Anemia
D) Infection
E) Cardiomyopathy

Question 2

When discussing cephalosporins with the nursing class, the pharmacology instructor explains that this classification of drug is primarily excreted through which organ?

A) Lung
B) Liver
C) Kidney
D) Skin

ebonylittles · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
The most common adverse effects associated with antihemophilic agents involve risks associated with the use of blood products (e.g., in a patient with hepatitis or AIDS). Patients with hemophilia should also be monitored for anemia secondary to blood loss. There is no associated risk for infection or cardiomyopathy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The cephalosporins are primarily metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine. These drugs cross the placenta and enter breast milk. They are not excreted through the lungs, liver, or skin.