What is the expected effect of an antitussive agent? Question 12 options: A) Decrease the amount of histamine produced in the body B) Prevent or relieve coughing C) Reduce the swelling of mucous membranes in nasal passages D) Kill bacteria causing infection Question 13 (5 points) Macrobid is used to treat Question 13 options: A) strep throat. B) urinary infections. C) TB. D) flu. Question 14 (5 points) If the prescriber changes an antibiotic therapy to another antibiotic during the course of the patient's treatment, what should the patient do? Question 14 options: A) Dispose of the remaining discontinued drug properly. B) Give the medication to a family or friend who needs it. C) Take both antibiotics to make sure that the infection is cleared. D) Save the medication in case the physician reorders it. Question 15 (5 points) Vitamin C helps in the absorption of which mineral? Question 15 options: A) Sodium B) Copper C) Magnesium D) Iron Question 16 (5 points) Which of the following statements about cephalosporins is true? Question 16 options: A) They're associated with significant ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. B) They're often used long-term by patients who suffer from severe acne. C) They're bacteriostatic. D) They contain a beta-lactam ring.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the effectiveness of the teaching?A. "I should apply antibiotic ointment to the lesions."B. "I should use natural skin condoms during sexual intercourse."C. "I should expect my lesions to resolve in 6 weeks."D. "I should expect to take my medication for 3 weeks."

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, "I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?A. "Your provider wouldn't prescribe this medication if it weren't necessary."B. "If you don't take this medication, you will feel worse."C. "Most clients feel better after taking the antibiotic."D. "I will tell your provider that you do not want to take this medication."

Many times people visit the doctor requesting antibiotics to treat colds and viral infections. How is the doctor justified in offering the patient treatment options that do not include antibiotics for these cases?Group of answer choicesIf a doctor provides an antibiotic to treat colds and viruses, any bacteria in the patient's body will be killed, but a few will survive. Those few survivors may become resistant to antibiotics needed for real bacterial illnesses.Colds and viruses should be first treated with viral therapies and then when the body begins to recover, antibiotics can be used. Otherwise, the use of antibiotics is not effective at all.Antibiotics can weaken the immune system when used for colds and viruses, whereas other medications are not so hard on the immune system during these types of illnesses.Side effects from antibiotics are severe when used for colds and viruses. Any use of antibiotics for colds and viruses will only make the patient more ill and ultimately make the patient's recovery time longer.

Which of the following can result when antibiotic therapy disrupts the normal microbiota?Group of answer choicesblack hairy tongueboth pseudomembranous colitis and thrushanaphylactic shock

Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare provider prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current prescription for another broad-spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration record indicates that the client received the broad-spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the nurse implement?