A patient returns from a trip to the Caribbean and is suffering from severe diarrhea related to E. coli. Which of the following medications is the drug of choice for traveler's diarrhea?
A) Rifaximin (Xifaxan)
B) Spectinomycin (Trobicin)
C) Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
D) Erythromycin (Ery-Tab)
A
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A. Medical history B. Current lab results C. Medication allergies D. Use of dietary supplements E. Number of previous hospitalizations
The nurse is caring for a child with rheumatoid arthritis. Which nonpharmacologic intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for joint pain?
1. Elevation of the extremity 2. Immobilization 3. Massage 4. Application of moist heat
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a procedure that is routinely performed by nursing assistants.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Ederal law and your state allow C-V medications to be dispensed without a prescription. What is the maximum volume of a guaifenesin with codeine cough syrup allowed to be dispensed to a single patient in 48 hours?
a. 60 mL b. 120 mL c. 240 mL d. 480 mL