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KimWrice

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A patient has been experiencing muscle spasms in his neck from a four-wheeler accident. He is receiving 10 mg of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) PO tid. The nurse's teaching plan should include which of the following instructions?
 
  A) Take the medication with a small amount of water
  B) Do not drive or operate heavy machinery for the first week
  C) Increase the dosage if necessary
  D) Stop the drug if dizziness occurs

Question 2

A 44-year-old woman has presented to her local clinic with complaints of burning and pain when voiding. In addition to prescribing an antibiotic, the clinician has recommended the use of phenazopyridine (Pyridium).
 
  What is the rationale for including phenazopyridine in this patient's plan of care?
  A) Phenazopyridine potentiates the effects of many antibiotics that are used in the treatment of UTIs.
  B) Phenazopyridine provides topical relief to many of the painful symptoms of UTIs.
  C) Phenazopyridine increases the pH of the urine.
  D) Phenazopyridine dilates the urethra, allowing for more complete bladder emptying and relief from frequency.


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amanda_14

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

deja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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