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daltonest1984

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is hospitalized due to noncompliance with an antitubercular drug treatment. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to do?
 
  A) Observe the patient taking the medications
  B) Administer the medications parenterally
  C) Instruct the family on the medication regime
  D) Count the number of tablets in the bottle daily

Question 2

A patient is being treated for a urinary tract infection with trimethoprimsulfame thoxazole (Bactrim). What assessment should the nurse make prior to the administration of the medication?
 
  A) Assessing for the presence of asthma
  B) Assessing for hypertension
  C) Assessing for diabetes mellitus
  D) Assessing for renal insufficiency


Chocorrol77

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Both tetracyclines and sulfonamides are contraindicated in patients with renal failure. These medications are not contraindicated in patients with asthma, hypertension, or diabetes mellitus.


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