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Bob-Dole

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While a patient is receiving an aminoglycoside medication by intramuscular injection, the provider should instruct the patient to expect:
 
  a. discomfort to the injection site, which can be treated with warm moist heat.
  b. development of localized infection, which can be treated with an occlusive dressing.
  c. discomfort to the injection site, which can best be relieved with narcotic analgesics.
  d. development of localized bleeding, which may require the application of an occlusive dressing.

Question 2

A patient who was recently hospitalized and treated with gentamicin tells the primary care NP, My kidney function test was abnormal and they stopped the medication. The patient is worried about long-term effects. The NP should:
 
  a. monitor renal function for several months.
  b. reassure the patient that complete recovery should occur.
  c. refer the patient to a nephrologist for follow-up evaluation.
  d. monitor serum electrolytes and serum creatinine and BUN.



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Hikerman221

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Answer to Question 1

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The administration of aminoglycosides by intramuscular injection may cause discomfort to the injection site, which can be treated with warm moist heat and mild analgesics.

Answer to Question 2

B
Recovery of renal function occurs if the drug is stopped at the first sign of renal impairment. It is necessary to monitor blood values during therapy to ensure effectiveness and prevent toxicity.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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