An example of a first-line therapeutic agent for the treatment of pyelonephritis is?

A. amoxicillin with clavulanate.
B. trimethoprim - sulfamethoxazole
C. ciprofloxacin
D. nitrofurantoin


Answer: C. ciprofloxacin

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What is her recent weight change percentage? To calculate recent weight change percentage, use this formula: Usual weight - current weight × 100 / usual weight

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You are looking at a fetal monitor strip that shows decreased variability. What additional information is most significant in interpreting these findings?

a. Is this an internal or an external monitor? b. Is this fetus term or post date? c. Maternal blood pressure d. What is the dilation of the cervix?

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The expression "family dynamics" might appear in several contexts. In terms of maternity nursing, family dynamics:

1. are the same as family functions. 2. remain constant in stable families. 3. describe the interactions and communications among family members. 4. are more important in dysfunctional families.

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The nurse is teaching a group of cardiac care nurses about the various cardiac rhythms and drug management. Which of the following best reflects accurate understanding of management of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)?

a. Amiodarone (Cordarone) b. Adenosine (Adenocard) c. Verapamil (Calan) d. Diltiazem (Cardizem)

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