After giving an injection to a patient with HIV infection, the nurse accidentally receives a needlestick from a too-full needle disposal box. Recommendations for occupational HIV exposure may include the use of which drugs.
A. Didanosine
B. Lamivudine and enfuvirtide
C. Zidovudine, lamivudine, and indinavir
D. Acyclovir
Ans: C. Zidovudine, lamivudine, and indinavir
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An appropriate response by the nurse would be A) "Not long, he should be fine in a few minutes." B) "It's very hard to tell, but the seizure activity might not end right away." C) "It is possible that the seizure activity could last a week or more." D) "Once a person has had a seizure there is always a possibility of other seizures."
The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of aldactone (Spironolactone) to a patient with cirrhosis and ascites. What would cause the nurse to question the administration of this medication?
1. Serum creatinine of 1.6 mg/dL 2. Serum sodium of 130 mEq/L 3. Serum potassium of 5.7 mEq/L 4. Weight gain of 0.2 kg
Industrialization brought great progress in technology, wealth, and new inventions. What were some other results of industrialization?
A. Lower class persons being able to join the upper class B. Problems such as overcrowding and disease C. Products individualized to the customer's unique needs D. Taxes for roads and other community services
The nurse manager is identifying actions to improve the quality of sleep for patients on the care area. Which extrinsic factor should be identified as affecting sleep?
A. Rumination B. Disease process C. Emotional state D. Noise