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V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Oral acetaminophen has been ordered for a young child who has a fever. A liquid form has been obtained by the nurse to increase the chance of problem-free administration.

Prior to administration, the nurse is going through the rights of medication administration. When confirming the right dose, what term is most appropriate? A) 160 mg
B) One teaspoon
C) One third of a tablespoon
D) 5 mL

Question 2

A patient with an infection has not responded appreciably to antibiotic therapy, and the nurse suspects antibiotic resistance. What phenomenon is known to contribute to acquired antibiotic resistance?

A) Bacteria take on genetic material from healthy body cells, reducing antigen recognition.
B) Microorganisms remain in resting (G0) phase during antibiotic treatment.
C) Distribution of an antibiotic is insufficient to cause resolution of the infection.
D) The strongest microorganisms survive antibiotic treatment while the weakest are eradicated.

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
To ensure accuracy and safety, the nurse should administer medications based on individual dosages in milligrams, micrograms, or units, not on variables such as tablets, teaspoons, or milliliters, for which the concentration may vary.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Selective pressure, or natural selection, refers to the survival of the fittest bacteria. When antibiotic therapy is initially begun, the weakest bacteria are killed first while the strongest bacteria, which are best able to withstand the effects of antibiotic therapy, remain. This contributes to antibiotic resistance. Resistance is not the result of an extended G0 phase, impaired distribution, or bacterial appropriation of human genetic material.