The client on Floxin must be alerted to which of the following adverse effects?
Answer(s): D
Floxin is a quinolone antibiotic used in respiratory infections and pelvic and reproductive infections. Rarely, quinolones can cause tendon sheath rupture, usually of the Achilles.At the first indication of tendon pain, the antibiotic should be discontinued.
Serum Vancomycin levels are taken to measure ______________.
Answer(s): B
Vancomycin levels are monitored to ensure therapeutic effects by peak level. Trough level is that level of wash out or lowest level of drug just prior to the next dose. The blood is taken approximately 2 hours after an IV infusion.Renal function is measured by creatinine and BUN or creatinine clearance and resistance by sensitivity.
Which of the following is responsible for laws mandating the reporting of certain infections and diseases?
Individual state laws mandate the reporting of infectious diseases.The list of reportable diseases varies from state to state and is overseen by state health departments.CDC reporting is voluntary and done via collaboration with state agencies. There are 58 emerging infectious diseases under surveillance by the CDC.
The nurse is teaching a client about communicable diseases and explains that a portal of entry is ______________.
The path by which a microorganism enters the body is the portal of entry.A vector is a carrier of disease, a source (like bad water or food) can be a reservoir of disease.
Which of the following microorganisms are considered normal body flora?
Answer(s): A
Of the choices given, only staphylococcus is considered a normal resident of the body.
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