The nurse is reviewing medication orders for a pregnant patient diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which medication order should the nurse question for this patient?
A) Ampicillin
B) Amoxicillin
C) Tetracycline
D) Cephalosporin
C
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Amoxicillin, ampicillin, and cephalosporins are effective against most organisms causing UTIs and are safe antibiotics during pregnancy. Tetracyclines are contraindicated during pregnancy because they cause retardation of bone growth and staining of the fetal teeth.
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A nursing student is presenting a report on Ménière's disease to other members of the class. What symptom would the student list?
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