A client who had a liver transplant a month ago is admitted with fever and tachycardia. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
a. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
b. Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
c. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
d. Ribavirin (Copegus)
B
This client is showing signs of transplant rejection, which is treated with immune suppressive drugs, such as cyclosporine. Ceftriaxone and azithromycin are antibiotics. Ribavirin is used to treat hepatitis C.
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A) If sounds occur 30 to 34 times a minute B) If sounds occur frequently C) If sounds occur after a long interval D) If no sound is heard for 2 to 5 minutes
A patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and diabetes asks what he can do to help prevent an amputation. What is the best response of the nurse?
a. "There is not really anything you can do to help." b. "Stopping smoking would help prevent vasoconstriction." c. "You will not need to check your blood glucose levels." d. "It is important to eat big meals so your body can heal."
The nurse is administering intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with a viral infection. Which administration technique is correct?
a. Infuse intravenous acyclovir slowly, over at least 1 hour. b. Infuse intravenous acyclovir by rapid bolus. c. Refrigerate intravenous acyclovir. d. Restrict oral fluids during intravenous acyclovir therapy.
An older client is prescribed diazepam (Valium). What will the nurse assess in this client?
1. Respirations. 2. Urine output. 3. Muscle tone. 4. Appetite.