A patient who has AIDS is at risk to contract aspergillosis. The nurse will anticipate that which antifungal medication will be ordered prophylactically for this patient?
a. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
b. Micafungin (Mycamine)
c. Posaconazole (Noxafil)
d. Voriconazole (Vfend)
ANS: C
Posaconazole is given for prophylactic treatment of Aspergillus and Candida infections.
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A) Wear loose-fitting shoes and stockings. B) Avoid movement and exercise. C) Keep the legs elevated. D) Avoid prolonged exposure to cold.
The nurse lists the age-related changes in the male reproductive tract, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. pendulous scrotum. b. prostate enlargement. c. decrease in testosterone. d. increase in ejaculate volume. e. shortened arousal time.
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