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A condition that occurs when the normal flora are disturbed during antibiotic therapy is known as
A condition that occurs when the normal flora are disturbed during antibiotic therapy is known as
which mechanism of action describes how penicillin destroys bacteria?
which mechanism of action describes how penicillin destroys bacteria?
what type of antibiotic treatment is the patient likely receiving when administered intravenous ceftriaxone before an open cholecystomy ?
what type of antibiotic treatment is the patient likely receiving when administered intravenous ceftriaxone before an open cholecystomy ?
which statement describes how superinfection occur?
which statement describes how superinfection occur?
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which condition may the patient have when reporting flushing, itching, hives, anxiety and throat tongue swelling after taking an antibiotic?
which condition may the patient have when reporting flushing, itching, hives, anxiety and throat tongue swelling after taking an antibiotic?
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which medication is added to enhance the effectiveness of the ampicillin?
which medication is added to enhance the effectiveness of the ampicillin?
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What is the principal indication for sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)?
What is the principal indication for sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)?
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Which medication may sometimes be overlooked when considering penicillin allergies in patients?
Which medication may sometimes be overlooked when considering penicillin allergies in patients?
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which drug does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for a patient diagnosed with legionnaires disease
which drug does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for a patient diagnosed with legionnaires disease
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which statement by the nurse explains the mechanism of bacteriostatic action of tetracycline?
which statement by the nurse explains the mechanism of bacteriostatic action of tetracycline?
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which time range is the elimination half-life of amoxicillin?
which time range is the elimination half-life of amoxicillin?
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which antibiotic will the nurse expects to administer to this patient as empiric therapy for a serious intra-abdominal infection?
which antibiotic will the nurse expects to administer to this patient as empiric therapy for a serious intra-abdominal infection?
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which nursing assessment is most important for a patient who has been prescribed cefazolin sodium?
which nursing assessment is most important for a patient who has been prescribed cefazolin sodium?
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which intervention would be included when planning care for a patient receiving a sulfonamide antibiotic?
which intervention would be included when planning care for a patient receiving a sulfonamide antibiotic?
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which instruction does the nurse give to the patient to prevent complication associated with sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim SMZ-TMP?
which instruction does the nurse give to the patient to prevent complication associated with sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim SMZ-TMP?
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which instruction does the nurse give to the patient to ensure safe and effective administration of demeclocycline?
which instruction does the nurse give to the patient to ensure safe and effective administration of demeclocycline?
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the nurse would question the prescription of tetracycline for which patient?
the nurse would question the prescription of tetracycline for which patient?
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Which drug allergy may indicate the need for change of a new prescription for cefuroxime?
Which drug allergy may indicate the need for change of a new prescription for cefuroxime?
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which action can cause reduction in the therapeutic effect of doxycycline?
which action can cause reduction in the therapeutic effect of doxycycline?
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which test would the nurse anticipate for a patient recently treated with antibiotics who has developed watery diarrhea?
which test would the nurse anticipate for a patient recently treated with antibiotics who has developed watery diarrhea?
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which statement describes the nurses primary intervention for a patient prescribed suflamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)?
which statement describes the nurses primary intervention for a patient prescribed suflamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)?
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which group of antibiotics would require the patient to use suncreen and wear a hat to avoid the sun between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm?
which group of antibiotics would require the patient to use suncreen and wear a hat to avoid the sun between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm?
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which intervention is important for the nurse to perform for a female patient who has been prescribed amoxicillin?
which intervention is important for the nurse to perform for a female patient who has been prescribed amoxicillin?
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which over the counter drugs will the nurse advise a patient to avoid while the patient is taking doxycycline?
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which over the counter drugs will the nurse advise a patient to avoid while the patient is taking doxycycline? SATA
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Which condition is an adverse effect of sulfonamide antibiotics?
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Which condition is an adverse effect of sulfonamide antibiotics? SATA
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Which nursing intervention is a necessary priority for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?
Which nursing intervention is a necessary priority for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?
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Which response is indicated when the nurse learns a patient taking sulfadiazine has glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PD)
Which response is indicated when the nurse learns a patient taking sulfadiazine has glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PD)
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Which medication does the nurse will be prescribed for a patient on long-term antibiotics therapy who complain of watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and has a body temperature of 39.0 (102.2)
Which medication does the nurse will be prescribed for a patient on long-term antibiotics therapy who complain of watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and has a body temperature of 39.0 (102.2)
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Which action would the nurse take after a patient taking sulfonamides reports bruises on the leg and arms?
Which action would the nurse take after a patient taking sulfonamides reports bruises on the leg and arms?
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Which action is the nurse highest priority when discovering a patient started on sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim has a viral infection?
Which action is the nurse highest priority when discovering a patient started on sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim has a viral infection?
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Which statement is the priority instruction for the nurse to give to a patient with a history of kidney stones who has just been prescribed sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?
Which statement is the priority instruction for the nurse to give to a patient with a history of kidney stones who has just been prescribed sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?
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Which medication would the nurse anticipate for a patient who is taking amoxicillin and develops wheezing, difficuty breathing, swealling of the throat and has a fast, irregular pulse on assessment?
Which medication would the nurse anticipate for a patient who is taking amoxicillin and develops wheezing, difficuty breathing, swealling of the throat and has a fast, irregular pulse on assessment?
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Which statement describes what the nurse would interpret from a patient on cefotetan therapy who reports stomach cramps, vomiting, diaphoresis, itching, headaches and who has hypotension on assessment?
Which statement describes what the nurse would interpret from a patient on cefotetan therapy who reports stomach cramps, vomiting, diaphoresis, itching, headaches and who has hypotension on assessment?
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Which parameter would the nurse monitor in a patient taking sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim(SMX-TMP) for a urinary tract infection to prevent complications?
Which parameter would the nurse monitor in a patient taking sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim(SMX-TMP) for a urinary tract infection to prevent complications?
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Which information would the nurse include about the adverse effects when educating a patient who is newly prescribed erythromycin for an ear infection?
Which information would the nurse include about the adverse effects when educating a patient who is newly prescribed erythromycin for an ear infection?
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Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient taking doxycycline daily for the treatment of acne to prevent complications?
Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient taking doxycycline daily for the treatment of acne to prevent complications?
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Which finding in the patient who has been taking antibiotics for a week would indicate the need for referral to the primary health care provider?
Which finding in the patient who has been taking antibiotics for a week would indicate the need for referral to the primary health care provider?
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which action would the nurse take for a patient who is being administered oral sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim four time per day?
which action would the nurse take for a patient who is being administered oral sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim four time per day?
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which patient would the nurse monitor for atypical signs of infection?
which patient would the nurse monitor for atypical signs of infection?
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Which finding does the nurse report to the primary health care provider to prevent complications from taking sulfamethoxazole/ tomethoprim(SMZ-TMP)
Which finding does the nurse report to the primary health care provider to prevent complications from taking sulfamethoxazole/ tomethoprim(SMZ-TMP)
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A patient with pain and urinary tract develops fever, chills, and sore on the tongue. In the chart, the nurse finds an allergy to sulfonamide. Which drug does the nurse suspect is responsible for patients reaction?
A patient with pain and urinary tract develops fever, chills, and sore on the tongue. In the chart, the nurse finds an allergy to sulfonamide. Which drug does the nurse suspect is responsible for patients reaction?
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Which parameter needs to be assessed to ensure safe drug administration of azithromycin?
Which parameter needs to be assessed to ensure safe drug administration of azithromycin?
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Which time frame is recommended for alcohol avoidance for a patient taking cefotetan?
Which time frame is recommended for alcohol avoidance for a patient taking cefotetan?
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which reason explains why fluid intake should be increased up to 3000 ml per day for a patient taking sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
which reason explains why fluid intake should be increased up to 3000 ml per day for a patient taking sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
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which instruction does the nurse give to the patient before the administration of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprin (SMZ-TMP)
which instruction does the nurse give to the patient before the administration of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprin (SMZ-TMP)
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which antibiotic is used for prophylaxis against infections in surgical patients?
which antibiotic is used for prophylaxis against infections in surgical patients?
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Which drug is contraindicated for a patient who is receiving erythromycin therapy?
Which drug is contraindicated for a patient who is receiving erythromycin therapy?
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Which question would the nurse ask the patient to determine the cause of an unimproved infection after a patient has completed a course of tetracycline?
Which question would the nurse ask the patient to determine the cause of an unimproved infection after a patient has completed a course of tetracycline?
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Which biochemical parameter does the nurse assess before administering sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP)
Which biochemical parameter does the nurse assess before administering sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP)
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