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Which statement is correct about fluoroquinolones?
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fluoroquinolones are effective treatment for urinary tract infections and
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pyelonephritis
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Fluoroquinolones are recommended treatment in uncomplicated skin j l j l j l j l j l j l
infections
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fluoroquinolones are not associated with tendon rupture j l j l j l j l j l j l
fluoroquinolones are never indicated in the treatment of pediatric j l j l j l j l j l j l j l j l
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A 42 year old
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exacerbation.
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red, tender, and warm.
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IV cefepime. MRSA
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vancomycin
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gentamycin
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pipercillin
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A 66-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted to the trauma unit with
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multiplesbone fractions and left hemothorax with chest tube placement. Current vital signs are
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BP 88/52 HR 120 T 98.4 RR 22. Past medical history is positive for end stage renal disease
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requiring hemodialysis three times a week. How should the NP manage his renal disease?
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Hemodialysis
Peritoneal dialysis
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No intervention until his blood pressure
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stabilizes
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What crucial feature of a penicillin is involved in its mechanism of action?
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Carboxylic
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Thiazolidine
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Which drug should the APRN select to treat a patient with an infected post operative surgical
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wound infected with a positive culture result for MRSA?
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gentamycin
ampicillin/sulbact
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amphoteracin
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Mr. D is a 56 year old male with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who is admitted
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through the ER with back pain after falling against a bookcase at home. Chest x-ray
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shows a rib fracture. Electrolytes reveal a serum calcium of 12.7 mg/dl. How would you
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treat Mr. D?
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Normal saline and loop diuretics j l j l j l j l
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A13-year-oldthin,female comestoyourofficewitha6-monthhistoryof nondeliberate
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weight loss, polyuria and polydypsia. She has no other significant
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