Mr. Parkinson, a 50-year-old man who is HIV positive, is being treated for cytomegalovirus (CMV) with intravenous acyclovir. The nurse should recognize the possibility of a serious adverse drug effect if he complains of
A) hallucinations.
B) chest pain.
C) pruritis.
D) blurred vision.
A
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A child has truncus arteriosus with hypotension and poor perfusion. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Amiodarone (Cordarone) B. Clopidogrel (Plavix) C. Dopamine (Intropin) D. Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Which is a major factor regulating sleep?
1) Electrical impulses transmitted to the cerebellum 2) Level of sympathetic nervous system stimulation 3) Amount of sleep a person has become accustomed 4) Amount of light received through the eyes
A 40-year-old male client with multiple injuries on his hands and legs is brought to the
primary healthcare facility. The nurse should first assist the client in fulfilling what basic need? A) Assist him to take food and water B) Assist him to bathe and dress independently C) Assist him to move independently D) Help him to communicate with family members
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires low flow oxygen. How will the oxygen be administered?
A) Nasal cannula B) Simple oxygen mask C) Venturi mask D) Partial rebreather mask Ans: A