The nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic to a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
The nurse would expect the health care provider (HCP) to order which of the following antibiotics? a. Daptomycin (Cubicin)
b. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
c. TMP/SMZ (Bactrim)
d. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
A
Daptomycin is active against VRE and MRSA.
Levofloxacin, TMP/SMZ, and ciprofloxacin are not active against VRE and MRSA.
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A) Large, wide stools B) Milky white stools C) Three stools during an 8-hour period of time D) Streaks of blood present in the stool
The patient is scheduled to begin treatment with sumatriptan (Imitrex). Before initiating treat-ment with the drug, the primary care provider should plan to screen the patient for evidence of which of the following conditions?
a. Coronary disease b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease c. Hypertension d. Psychiatric disorders
While conducting a community assessment, the nurse seeks data on the average household income and the number of residents on public assistance. In doing so, the nurse is evaluating which component of a community assessment?
a. Structure b. Population c. Social system d. Welfare system
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A) Platelet count of 550,000/ mm3 B) Dark brown vaginal bleeding C) White blood cell count 17,000/ mm3 D) Macular papular rash