Question

_5. The RN will teach the client the following precautions when taking Tetracycline. A. Take this medication on a full stomach with a glass of milk for best results. B. Take this medication with a straw to prevent teeth discoloration. C. This medication will enhance oral contraceptive use. D. This medication can cause heart dysrhythmias. 6. The nurse is administering gentamycin by IV infusion every 12 hours at 0900. The medication will take 1 hour to infuse. When should the nurse plan to obtain a blood sample for a trough serum level of gentamycin? A. 0930 B. 2030 C. 2130 D. 2330 7. True/False: A common complication of Ciprofloxacin is Achilles tendon rupture.

Answer 1

Answer: This medication can cause heart dysrhythmia.

( Precautions should be taken with tetracycline as it may cause dysrhythmia in the patient who is already taking cardiovascular treatment or drugs. )

Answer: 0930

( The peak concentration can be obtain after the half an hour of I. V. Infusion. So, at this time blood sample can be obtained. )

Answer: True

( The complication of Ciprofloxacin is the Achilles tendon rupture as it also causes pain, swelling etc.)