A 32 week gestation infant with decreased renal function develops systemic candidiasis. The best choice of antifungal therapy for this baby is:
a. Amphotericin B lipid complex
b. fluconazole
c. flucytosine
Answer: a. Amphotericin B lipid complex
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a. Empty the pouch frequently to remove excess gas collection. b. Change the ostomy pouch and wafer every morning. c. Allow the pouch to completely fill with stool prior to emptying it. d. Use surgical tape to secure the pouch and prevent leakage.
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is being treated for Addison's disease. What should the nurse ensure the client understands?
1. Notify the doctor if symptoms of thyroid storm occur. 2. Notify the physician of muscle weakness. 3. Take the medication when he remembers to. 4. Relationship between stress and hormone levels
When a nurse is the target for unwanted behavior that she perceives as sexually harassing, she should first
a. resign from the job. b. assertively tell the person that the behavior is unwanted. c. report the behavior to the nursing supervisor. d. report the behavior to the union representative.
A patient who has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid develops a thick white coating on the tongue and patches on the inside cheeks. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Instruct the patient to stop using the inhaler until the coating is gone. b. Obtain a culture of the coating and take the patient's temperature. c. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately. d. Document the finding and notify the prescriber.