The ability to remain unaffected by antimicrobial drugs such as antibiotics is referred to as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Multidrug resistance
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The nurse is providing education for a patient diagnosed with venereal warts. The patient was prescribed Condylox (podofilox) for treatment. Which statement made by the nurse is correct regarding this medication?
a. "This medication is to be taken daily by mouth." b. "Apply to the affected area as needed with a cotton-tipped applicator." c. "Apply solution or gel to venereal warts morning and evening with a cotton-tipped applicator." d. "Apply medication with a cotton-tipped applicator and then wipe off after 30 minutes."
Clients in long-term care facilities who are uncooperative with oral hygiene, including teeth brushing, are likely to benefit from the use of which of the following agents in the mouth care they do receive?
A) lemon and glycerine swabs B) Nystatin C) undiluted hydrogen peroxide D) chlorhexidine (Peridex)
While reviewing a patient's laboratory values, the nurse notes that the complement 3b level is below normal limits. The nurse would interpret this finding as increasing the risk of which patient response?
1. The body will not be able to summon phagocytic cells to areas of infection. 2. The body will not be able to inhibit tumor development caused by chronic inflammation. 3. The body will not recognize all offending cells or antigens for elimination. 4. The body will not recognize the need for platelets to stop blood loss from vessel injury.
Which patient would benefit most from a group that focuses on reality orientation?
a. Adolescent with mixed drug and alcohol abuse b. Adult with undifferentiated schizophrenia c. Older adult with depression d. Young adult in crisis