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biggirl4568

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A patient is being treated with caspofungin for a systemic fungal infection related to Aspergillus. Prior to the administration of the first parenteral dose, the nurse notes that the patient's AST and ALT levels are elevated.
 
  How will these serum hepatic enzymes affect the administration of caspofungin?
  A) The dose will need to be increased.
  B) The dose will need to be decreased.
  C) The dose will require a serum trough.
  D) The medication should not be given.

Question 2

A patient presents with severe headache and pain in the effected sinus area. The nurse suspects the patient has _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Jayson

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

B

Answer to Question 2

Rhinitis


biggirl4568

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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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