NUR 170- Pharmacology Test 4-with 100% verified answers-2022

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. T... he nurse understands that this is most likely due to: acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which action is most important prior to administering the antibiotic? Administering a small test dose to determine whether hypersensitivity exists Having epinephrine available in the event of a severe hypersensitivity reaction Monitoring baseline vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure Obtaining a specimen for culture and sensitivity The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home from the hospital to take amoxicillin (Amoxil) twice daily for 10 days. Which statement by the nurse is correct? "Discontinue the antibiotic when your temperature returns to normal and your symptoms have improved.” CONTINUED...... [Show More]

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