A patient starting therapy with efavirenz asks about the timing of medication in reference to meals. The nurse should explain that:
1. the drug must be taken within 30 minutes after a meal.
2. it is best to take the drug with a fatty meal.
3. the drug can be taken anytime without regard to meals.
4. the drug should be taken once a day on an empty stomach.
Correct Answer: 4
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A patient is diagnosed with a disorder of autocrine regulation. Which explanation of this condition would the nurse provide to the patient and family?
1. "The cells that produce some of your body's hormones are not recognizing that sufficient hormone is present.". 2. "Your blood is not circulating hormones well enough to get them to the places they need to be in your body.". 3. "Some of your hormones are not able to travel to their neighboring cells to do their work.". 4. "Your nervous system is not working with your endocrine system correctly.".
A patient with Addison disease is experiencing problems with fluid balance. What actions should the nurse take to help this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. teach to sit and stand slowly 2. monitor cardiac monitor rhythm 3. turn and reposition every 2 hours while awake 4. weigh the patient daily at the same time and in the same clothing 5. encourage oral fluid intake of 3000 mL/day and increased salt intake
When administering medications to older adults, the nurse shows an understanding of the effect of aging on drug distribution by monitoring the patient's
a. cardiac function. b. liver function. c. red blood cell count. d. plasma albumin levels.
If the child is following a normal development process, visual acuity gradually increases from birth. Which statement is the most accurate regarding the age children develop 20/20 vision?
A) Most children develop 20/20 vision by 2 years of age B) A few children develop 20/20 vision by 4 years of age C) Children usually develop 20/20 vision by 5 years of age D) Most children do not develop 20/20 vision until about 18 years of age