When reviewing the health history of a patient who is to receive foscarnet (foscavir), the nurse knows that which condition would be a contraindication to its use?
A. Renal Failure
B. CMV retinitis
C. Asthma
D. Immunosuppression
Ans: A. Renal Failure
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1. neither gain nor lose water. 2. absorb water, swell, and, eventually burst. 3. lose water and shrink. 4. leak out of the area they are in.
A young adult who has long-term schizophrenia was admitted to the hospital from a group home after threatening the neighbors. The client's medication was changed, and after stabilization, this client was returned to the community
Which individual is MOST likely to oversee this young adult client's treatment plan? a. the hospital physician b. a home health nurse c. the case manager d. a psychiatric staff nurse
A new telemetry unit was opened. The nurse manager selected several newly graduated students who had just passed their board examinations to fill the staff nurse positions
In planning for the staff development needs of the new nurses, the nurse manager would most likely organize a nurse internship program, which would include all of the following except: a. Orientation b. Role adjustment c. Problem solving d. Socialization skills
Control of renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and renin secretion occur at:
a) Macula densa b) Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) c) Visceral epithelium d) Filtration slits