Which antiviral drug is highly likely to cause birth defects when taken by a pregnant woman?
a. Acyclovir
b. Zanamivir
c. Rimantadine
d. Ribavirin
ANS: D
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With which of the following statements should the nurse respond to this client? 1. "Your physician must have made an error.". 2. "Only your physician can tell if you have a cataract in your left eye.". 3. "Cataracts develop at different rates, so one eye will be more affected than the other.". 4. "Don't worry about it until you can't see out of your left eye.".
The patient is pregnant and asks the nurse about changing from her prescription antidepressant medication to St. John's wort because it is natural. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It should be okay because your baby has been exposed to an antidepressant." 2. "St. John's wort is a drug, and this should be discussed with your doctor." 3. "No, herbal preparations are just not safe to take during pregnancy." 4. "Yes, you can change, but let your doctor know at your next appointment."
A nurse is consulting with a homeless family who has a 12-year-old disabled child. The nurse suggests which of the following services to best assist with the child's health care needs?
1. Medicare 2. Medicaid 3. Long-term care insurance 4. An extended care faculty