The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to receive PO trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) 160/800 QID to treat a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli. The nurse will contact the provider to clarify the correct
a. dose.
b. drug.
c. frequency.
d. route.
ANS: C
TMP-SMX is taken twice daily. This is the correct dose, drug, and route to treat this condition.
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