Select the drug used prophylactically to reduce the severity of influenza A virus in susceptible groups.

A. Amantadine (Symadine)
B. Ribavirin (Virazole)
C. Tipranavir (Aptivus)
D. None of these


Answer: A

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A client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy is being discharged to home. What client statement indicates discharge teaching has been effective?

A) "I will exercise as much as possible, regardless of feeling weak and short of breath." B) "My pants getting tight around the waist, means I'm eating too much and should cut back on food." C) "I will eat foods containing sodium only if drinking water with them." D) "I will see the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week."

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The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl with special health needs. What is the priority intervention for this child?

A) Encouraging the parents to promote the child's self-care B) Assessing the child for signs of depression C) Discussing how her care will change as she grows D) Monitoring for compliance with treatment

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The pre-licensure curricula developed by the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute include competencies developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and frequently require aspects of communication and behavior

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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