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javeds

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A client is diagnosed with gram-negative sepsis. The nurse anticipates which of the following cephalosporin agents to be prescribed?
 
  a. cefepime HCl c. amikacin
  b. cephalexin d. cefozolin sodium

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client about the risk of antibiotic-resistant microorganism. Which response by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?
 
  a. I will be sure to complete my entire prescription.
  b. I will be sure to avoid direct sunlight until my doxycycline prescription is finished.
  c. I will watch for itching or a rash while I am taking penicillin V.
  d. If this medication doesn't work within five days, I will quit taking it and make an appointment with my doctor.


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Chocorrol77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Cefepime HCl is a fourth-generation cephalosporin. Fourth-generation cephalosporins are used against gram-negative infections.
B Incorrect: Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin used to treat gram-positive microorganisms.
C Incorrect: Amikacin is an aminoglycoside.
D Incorrect: Cefozolin sodium is a first-generation cephalosporin used to treat gram-positive microorganisms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is evidence of client understanding.
B Incorrect: This is evidence of client understanding.
C Incorrect: This is evidence of client understanding.
D Correct: Clients should not stop taking an antibiotic without the direction of their health care provider.


javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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