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Greg Wilson, a 65-year-old man, is diagnosed withpneumonia. He has a history of congestive heart failure. Hisphysician has ordered an antibiotic for the pneumonia and he takesdigoxin every day.

As the health care provider, which question would youask first before administering his antibiotic? Why is the firstdose of the antibiotic twice as much as the maintenance dose? Whichvariables may slow his metabolism and excretion?

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As healthcare providers the questions to be asked before administering the antibiotic are Are you allergic to any sort of medications It is important to know the medication that is best for him Is he taking any medications    See Answer
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