A Patient Is Diagnosed with Mycoplasma Pneumonia

question 46

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. Which antibiotic will the nurse expect the provider to order to treat this infection?

• A) Azithromycin (Zithromax)
• B) Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
• C) Erythromycin (E-Mycin)
• D) Fidaxomicin (Dificid)

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Definitions:

Hope

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Tempered View

A perspective or attitude that is made moderate or restrained by considering all factors and avoiding extreme positions.

Contextual Sensitivity

The ability to understand and appropriately respond to different situational contexts, including the recognition of the nuances that govern social interactions and behaviors.

Defensive Pessimism

A strategy where an individual sets low expectations and overprepares for possible negative outcomes as a way to manage anxiety and improve performance.