The nurse explains that currently the drug that is best for treating HIV wasting syndrome is
a. human growth hormone.
b. megestrol acetate.
c. dronabinol.
d. thalidomide.
A
The drug used most successfully to treat wasting is human growth hormone. Both megestrol acetate and dronabinol can increase appetite and are used in wasting syndrome, but are second-ary to human growth hormone. Thalidomide is not used for appetite enhancement.
You might also like to view...
Which of these persons would BEST represent an example of social wellness?
a. a single man who lives at home and seeks work b. a single woman who lives alone and is involved in professional organization activities c. a married man who works 16 hours a day d. a married woman who stays at home and homeschools her children
Gwen is going to have to have skin grafts on both her arms and part of her chest and face. Discuss the use of skin grafts
a. What are different types of skin grafts for burn victims? b. What other treatment goes along with the grafts?
The client is a 19-year-old female who appears to be in a prediabetic stage. Anxious to lose weight, she wants to know which diet other diabetics follow to help her lose weight. Which of the following should the nurse recommend?
A) 1200-calorie MyPlate plan B) 1400-calorie Exchange Lists plan C) Low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet D) Individualized to each individual
A 62-year-old female patient has been hospitalized for 8 days with acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by dehydration. Which information will be most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
a. The creatinine level is 3.0 mg/dL. b. Urine output over an 8-hour period is 2500 mL. c. The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is 67 mg/dL. d. The glomerular filtration rate is <30 mL/min/1.73m2.