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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin G. Which of the following medications should not be administered to this patient due to the potential for cross-sensitivity?
 
  A) Lactulose (Chronulac)
  B) Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  C) Kanamycin (Kantrex)
  D) Cefadroxil (Duricef)

Question 2

A patient suffers from hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, and lactic acidosis. What condition is most consistent with this clinical presentation?
 
  A) Myxedema coma
  B) Psychotic depression
  C) Cretinism
  D) Congenital hypothyroidism


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lindahyatt42

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Cefadroxil (Duricef) is a cephalosporin. Administration of cephalosporins or carbapenems should be avoided if possible in people with life-threatening allergic reactions to penicillin. Lactulose reduces blood ammonia by resident intestinal bacteria. It is not contraindicated in the event of penicillin anaphylaxis. Ketoconazole is an antifungal and does not possess cross-sensitivity to penicillin. Kanamycin is an aminoglycoside and does not possess cross-sensitivity to penicillin.

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Myxedema coma is severe, life-threatening hypothyroidism characterized by coma, hypothermia, cardiovascular collapse, hypoventilation, and severe metabolic disorders, such as hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, and lactic acidosis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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