A Patient Who Is Receiving Intravenous Ciprofloxacin for Pneumonia Develops

question 68

Multiple Choice

A patient who is receiving intravenous ciprofloxacin for pneumonia develops diarrhea. A stool culture is positive for Clostridium difficile. What action will the provider take?

• A) Prescribe metronidazole.
• B) Increase the dose of ciprofloxacin.
• C) Restrict dairy products.
• D) Switch to gemifloxacin.

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Definitions:

McClelland

A psychologist known for his work on motivation, particularly the theory of needs, which includes achievement, power, and affiliation.

Esteem Need

A human's desire for respect, self-esteem, and esteem from others.

Hygiene Factors

Factors related to the work environment that do not necessarily motivate employees if present but can cause dissatisfaction if missing, as identified in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory posits that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors – motivation factors and hygiene factors.