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Tazate

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A patient has been prescribed an oral penicillin for an infection caused by gram-negative bacilli. When conducting health education for this patient, the nurse should emphasize which of the following?
 
  A) The need to take the medication on an empty stomach
  B) The fact that a mild rash frequently follows the first few doses
  C) The need to increase fluid intake for the duration of treatment
  D) The fact that the drug should be discontinued once symptoms subside

Question 2

A patient is being treated for a fungal infection with IV amphotericin B. In order to prevent drug discomfort, the nurse should consistently monitor the patient's levels of
 
  A) sodium.
  B) hemoglobin.
  C) calcium.
  D) leukocytes.



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Answer to Question 1

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Most penicillins should be best taken on an empty stomach. Increased fluid intake is not normally necessary. A rash is an unexpected finding that should be reported promptly. The patient should take the full course of antibiotics.

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It is essential to assess the sodium balance throughout the administration of amphotericin. By maintaining the serum sodium level within normal range, the patient has decreased symptoms of drug discomfort.




Tazate

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


sultana.d

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

 

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