A nurse is caring for a patient with HIV infection taking Retrovir, a nucleoside antiviral that is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor. For what should the nurse be especially observant?
a. Decreased urine output
b. Hypertensive episodes
c. Jaundice
d. Edema of the face
C
Retrovir has the potential of causing a fatal hepatotoxic reaction. Jaundice is a possible sign of hepatic impairment.
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a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B1 c. Vitamin K d. Vitamin B5
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1. congenital versus chronic 2. acute versus chronic 3. communicable versus functional 4. idiopathic versus iatrogenic
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Using your knowledge about types of agencies, what is a home health agency that is motivated by a not-for-profit philosophy called? A) Private/voluntary B) Hospital based C) Proprietary D) Official
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