A patient presents to the clinic with pain and burning sensation of the skin that begins on the right lower back and ends on the right lower abdomen. Physical exam reveals a silvery rash in that area. The nurse should suspect:
A) Herpes simplex.
B) Herpes zoster.
C) Psoriasis.
D) Uticaria.
Answer: B) Herpes zoster.
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A client is diagnosed with keratitis. What advice should the nurse give this client?
A) Use warm soaks frequently. B) Use dark glasses. C) Wash the face and hair frequently. D) Massage the surrounding area.
Clomiphene (Clomid) 50 mg is prescribed for an infertile patient. The patient phones the clinic and states that she has not had a period. How should the nurse instruct the patient to continue the therapy?
a. "Wait until your next period to begin the drug." b. "Take all five tablets at once." c. "Take three tablets on day 1; two tablets on day 2; and one tablet on day 3." d. "Take 1 tablet each day for 5 consecutive days."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse administers 650 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) orally to a patient with a pain level of 4 out of 10
The nurse is aware that the onset of action is 30 minutes to 1 hour, the peak action is 1 to 3 hours, and the duration of action is 3 to 8 hours. After _____ hours, the nurse should assess the patient to determine the maximum effectiveness of the drug. Fill in the blanks with correct word