Zovirax (acyclovir) is indicated in the treatment of:
1. influenza A.
2. herpes simplex.
3. Candida albicans.
4. vaginitis.
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Antiviral medications are used in patients with herpes zoster, herpes simplex, genital herpes, or varicella.
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1. The student may access the family member's medical record as a nurse in the facility. 2. The student nurse should not access the family member's record until obtaining instructor's approval. 3. The student may access the family member's medical record because of the family relationship. 4. The student nurse should not view the record unless they are providing care for the family member.
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a. loop diuretics c. thiazides b. aldosterone receptor blockers d. beta blockers
The nurse is preparing a client for an upper GI endoscopy. For which type of anesthesia should the nurse prepare the client to receive?
1. Local anesthesia 2. Spinal anesthesia 3. Epidural anesthesia 4. Conscious sedation
A nurse provides teaching to a patient who is about to receive a first dose of fingolimod (Gilenya). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience a rapid heart rate and palpitations with the first dose." b. "I should report nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, and dark urine." c. "I will need an ophthalmologic examination before beginning treatment." d. "I will need to remain in an observation unit for 6 hours after the first dose."