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A nurse is preparing to administer an oral dose of SMZ-TMP to a patient with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse understands that this combination of two different drugs is used because
 
  A) SMZ and TMP are weakly bactericidal when given alone but strongly bactericidal in combination.
  B) SMZ is necessary to potentiate the effects of TMP on bacterial replication.
  C) TMP mitigates the profound adverse effects that result when SMZ is given alone.
  D) SMZ affects gram-positive bacteria and TMP affects gram-negative bacteria.

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A patient with class-IV CHF has a medication regimen consisting of metoprolol (Lopressor), enalapril (Vasotec), and furosemide (Lasix).
 
  In addition to regularly assessing the patient s heart rate, the nurse should prioritize assessment of the patient's
  A) intake and output.
  B) blood pressure.
  C) cognition.
  D) exercise tolerance.


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medine

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

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Answer to Question 2

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AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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