While calculating the drug dose of antiviral medications for children who have AIDS a pediatric nurse uses what?
A) The viral complications
B) The child's age
C) The severity of the virus
D) The child's weight
D
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Antiviral medication dosages for children are calculated according to weight. There is no scientific data available concerning dosages based on complications or severity of illness. The ethical dilemma using children in drug studies is always a concern. Children must be monitored very carefully for adverse effects on kidneys, bone marrow, and the liver. The complications and severity of the disease may determine which drug is prescribed.
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A nurse should emphasize health promotion, wellness strategies, and illness prevention activities as important forms of health care. Which is considered a health promotion strategy?
a. Routine exercise b. Stress management class c. Influenza immunization d. Tetanus booster
The nurse is administering an otic preparation as part of treatment for a severe fungal ear infection. Why is pramoxine added to the otic medication?
a. It is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. b. It is an emulsifying drug that works to soften the cerumen. c. It is a local anesthetic that causes temporary relief of pain. d. It works synergistically to enhance the effect of the antifungal drug.
It is determined that the patient needs a transcutaneous pacemaker until a transvenous pacemaker can be inserted. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Apply conductive gel to the skin. b. Provide adequate sedation and analgesia. c. Recheck leads to make sure that the rhythm is asystole. d. Set the milliamperes to 2 mA below the capture level.
The parents of a 6-month-old tell the nurse that they are exhausted because their baby wakes up several times every night. What advice should the nurse give these parents?
A) "Be certain that the baby is truly awake before picking him up for feeding." B) "Continue to respond to the baby anytime he is restless during the night." C) "Let the baby "cry it out" for a few nights until he can sleep through the night." D) "Bring the baby in for a possible sleep study to check for sleeping disorders."