Sadie is an 82-year-old patient who has herpes zoster (shingles) and would benefit from an antiviral such as valacyclovir. Prior to prescribing valacyclovir she will need an assessment of:
1. Complete blood count to rule out anemia
2. Liver function
3. Renal function
4. Immunocompetence
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A community health nurse reviews the data about various local families. The nurse notes that there is a compound located outside of town that consists of several adults living together,
sharing everything and considering that they are all married to one another. One member is considered the leader. The nurse identifies this family as which type? A) Cohabitating B) Commune C) Group marriage D) Group network
The nurse should be aware that the dental problem most likely to cause a person with periodontitis to seek treatment is
a. decay. b. headaches. c. loose teeth. d. pain.
The following problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medication, and other factors
? Determine the body surface area (BSA) for each of the following children using the BSA nomogram. Include two decimal places with your answers. A child who weighs 9 kg and is 50 inches tall. BSA = __________ m2 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
During the postpartum period the temperature and pulse should be taken:
a. every day until discharge. b. every day for the first 10 days, then again at discharge visit. c. if there are concerns regarding maternal infection or postpartum haemorrhage. d. within 6 hours of birth and then at the discharge visit.