A patient is prescribed ganciclovir to treat a CMV infection. An oral dosage is prescribed. To help increase bioavailability of the drug, the nurse will encourage the patient to take the medication
A) with high-fat meals.
B) with orange juice.
C) on an empty stomach.
D) with high-protein meals.
A
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When an organization has a positive culture, patient care is impacted in which of the following ways?
a. There is a decreased incidence of medication errors. b. There is an increased length of hospital stay. c. There is an increased incidence of nosocomial infections. d. There is a decrease in reported satisfaction by patients and families.
The parents of an asthmatic child who uses a Xopenex nebulizer treatment should be warned that a major side effect of this drug is:
a. Insomnia b. Hypertension c. Growth retardation d. Facial rash
The nurse advises clients to wear the hospital gown rather than their own clothes. What are the advantages of clients wearing a hospital gown rather than their own clothes?
1 . Easier access to suture lines 2 . Easier access to wounds 3 . Facilitates quick identification of clients 4 . Facilitates special tests and procedures A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
A trochanter roll placed next to the patient is used to
A) keep the shoulder in good alignment. B) prevent external rotation of the limb. C) prevent contracture of the foot. D) keep the injured leg abducted.