When the patient with HIV infection confesses that he has missed 10 days of his dose of 400 mg of nevirapine, the nurse informs him that the physician will most likely order:
1. a dose of 800 mg of the drug for the next 10 days to make up the difference.
2. a second antiviral agent to be taken with the nevirapine.
3. a restart of the nevirapine protocol, beginning with 200 mg/day.
4. the initiation of an entirely different drug.
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After a significant period of no medication, this drug is usually restarted at the beginning of the protocol at 200 mg/day and then increased to higher doses.
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a. promote a feeling of well-being in the patient. b. improve immune function. c. prevent transmission of the virus to others. d. increase the patient's strength and ability to care for him- or herself.
A client has developed a nosocomial cystitis. Which of these organisms MOST commonly causes cystitis?
a. Candida albicans c. Escherichia coli b. Clostridium d. Streptococcus aureus
The nurse is rapidly infusing insulin to a client with extreme hyperglycemia. Which electrolyte abnormality indicates that the infusion is too rapid?
A. Serum chloride level of 90 mmol/L B. Serum calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL C. Serum sodium level of 132 mmol/L D. Serum potassium level of 2.5 mmol/L
A patient is taking clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix). When teaching this patient about dietary restrictions while taking this medication, the nurse will instruct the patient to avoid excessive consumption of which food?
a. Garlic b. Grapefruit c. Green, leafy vegetables d. Red meats