Which Patient Should Be Monitored Closely While Receiving Penicillin G

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Multiple Choice

Which patient should be monitored closely while receiving penicillin G? A patient who:

• A)Has diabetes and is on dialysis.
• B)Is postop from corneal transplant.
• C)Has osteomyelitis and will need IV medication for several months.
• D)Experienced a myocardial infarction two days ago and now has a fever of 102^oF.

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Definitions:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A diagnostic imaging technique used to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in the body using magnetic fields and radio waves.

Brain-Imaging

A collection of various techniques used to visualize the structure and function of the brain, including MRI, CT scans, PET scans, and fMRI, aiding in diagnosing and researching neurological conditions.

Lesioning

Insertion of a thin, insulated electrode into the brain through which an electrical current is sent, destroying the brain cells at the tip of the wire.

Electrical Current

A flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions, through a conductor or space.