An infant has been hospitalized with a severe lung infection caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and will be receiving medication via the inhalation route. The nurse expects which drug to be used?
a. acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. ganciclovir (Cytovene)
c. amantadine (Symmetrel)
d. ribavirin (Virazole)
Answer: d. ribavirin (Virazole)
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A 63-year-old patient is admitted with acute diverticulitis. The most appropriate nursing intervention to lessen this patient's signs and symptoms of increased flatus and chronic constipation alternating with diarrhea, anorexia, and nausea would be
to a. encourage a diet high in fiber content. b. reduce oral intake to rest the bowel. c. encourage fluids to prevent dehydration. d. administer laxatives to prevent secondary constipation.
During assessment of a client at risk for hematologic problems, the nurse palpates the client's spleen just below the ribs on the left side. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Document the finding as the only action. B. Ask about a history of mononucleosis. C. Apply an abdominal binder. D. Notify the physician.
A client tells the nurse, "I have been reading about using castor oil as a treatment for muscle cramping. Do you know anything about that?" How should the nurse respond to this question?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Why don't you ask the doctor about whether it works or not?" 2. "I think you take a tablespoon twice a day." 3. "The castor oil should be warmed before use." 4. "Soak a flannel cloth with the castor oil and apply it to your muscle." 5. "You must wear gloves when handling castor oil."
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic to a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse would expect the healthcare provider to order which antibiotic?
a. Daptomycin (Cubicin) b. Levofloxacin (Levaquin) c. TMP/SMZ (Bactrim) d. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)