A patient is administered a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor in combination with a non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. What is the expected outcome when administering these medications together?
A) They provide increased compliance.
B) They decrease the length of illness.
C) They have synergistic antiviral effects.
D) They decrease all opportunistic infections.
C
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The patient with a history of acute renal failure is scheduled for a kidney biopsy. The patient asks the nurse why this test is required. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "A biopsy is routinely ordered for all patients with renal disorders." B) "A biopsy is generally ordered following abnormal x-ray findings of the renal pelvis." C) "A biopsy is often ordered for patients before they have a kidney transplant." D) "A biopsy is sometimes necessary for diagnosing and evaluating the extent of kidney disease."
A client with mitral stenosis develops a productive cough with pink, frothy sputum. The best interpretation made by the nurse would be to further evaluate for which complication?
A) Pulmonary edema B) Congestive failure C) Thrombophlebitis D) Cardiogenic shock
A nurse is performing a family assessment. A father and mother who work are considered what type of family?
1. A traditional nuclear family 2. A dual-career/dual-earner family 3. An extended family 4. An extended kin family
Which neurotransmitter is most affected by an anticholinergic drug?
a. Acetylcholine b. Dopamine c. Serotonin d. GABA