Because of their compromised immunity, patients with AIDS are at greater risk for serious complications due to fungal infections
Treatment of such a condition is aimed at killing which of the following infections in how may days? (Select all that apply.) 1. Candida albicans
2. 7 days
3. Herpes simplex
4. 2 days
1, 4
Candida infection is being treated by newer antifungal medications that have cut the treatment time from 7 to 2 days. These products are commonly prescribed for women with vaginal infec-tions and AIDS patients with reduced immunity.
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The nurse promotes optimal drug effectiveness by doing what? (Select all that apply.)
A) Incorporate basic history and physical assessment factors into the plan of care. B) Evaluate the effectiveness of drugs after they have been administered. C) Modify the drug regimen to modify adverse or intolerable effects. D) Minimize the number of medications administered to patients. E) Examine factors known to influence specific drugs if they are to be effective.
The nurse is teaching a group of nurses about communicable diseases
The nurse asks, "Which patient population or populations should be advised to avoid preparations containing lindane?" The nurses correctly name which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Patients allergic to sulfa b. Children with seizure disorders c. Adults with autoimmune disorders d. Breast-feeding women e. Individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol
Opioids such as hydromorphone, fentanyl, and meperidine can cause excessive CNS de-pression in both the mother and newborn
Opioid antagonists such as naloxone (Narcan) can promptly reverse the CNS depressant effects, especially respiratory depression. The RN should use caution in administering naloxone to opioid dependent women in labor. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
UVB (ultraviolet B) and UVA (ultraviolet A) phototherapy are techniques used in cases of severe psoriasis. The nurse correctly instructs the client that which type is less hazardous?
1. Neither is hazardous. 2. UVB (ultraviolet B) 3. UVA (ultraviolet A) 4. Both are the same.