Which antiviral drug is commonly used to relieve symptoms of herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
a. Tetracycline (Achromycin)
b. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
c. Erythromycin (E-Mycin)
d. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
B
No cure is available for HSV infection, but oral antiviral drugs similar to acyclovir (Zovirax) help partially control the signs and symptoms during initial and recurrent episodes.
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The nurse is conducting an interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data. Which are the best uses of the computer in this situation? Select all that apply
a. Collect the patient's data in a direct, face-to-face manner. b. Enter all the data as the patient states them. c. Ask the patient to wait as the nurse enters the data. d. Type the data into the computer after the narrative is fully explored. e. Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing.
Family dynamics are thought to be a major influence in the development of anorexia nervosa. Which statement regarding a client's home environment should a nurse associate with the development of anorexia nervosa?
1. The home environment maintains loose personal boundaries. 2. The home environment places an overemphasis on food. 3. The home environment is overprotective and demands perfection. 4. The home environment condones corporal punishment.
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a left above the knee amputation. What should be included when documenting care provided to this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Level of pain 2. Condition of the stump 3. Appetite after anesthesia 4. Client's feelings about prosthesis 5. Client's response to the amputation
The nurse is planning a prenatal class on fetal development. Which characteristics of prenatal development should the nurse include for a fetus of 24 weeks, based on fertilization age? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ear cartilage firm b. Skin wrinkled and red c. Testes descending toward the inguinal rings d. Surfactant production nears mature levels e. Fetal movement becoming progressively more noticeable