A patient comes into the clinic complaining of being exposed to a co-worker who has the flu. The patient is presently asymptomatic. The nurse anticipates the physician to order:
1. Flumadine (rimantadine)
2. Valtrex (valganciclovir)
3. Ziagen (abacavir)
4. Crixivan (indinavir)
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Flumadine (rimantadine) is used for prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by various strains of influenza virus.
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The nurse explains that the role of the LPN/LVN in caring for clients with chronic illnesses is: (Select all that apply.) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Planning rehabilitation. 2. Preventing complications. 3. Delivering excellent physical care. 4. Providing emotional support. 5. Encouraging independence.
A nurse is conducting a physical examination using palpation. Which assessments might the nurse note? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rebound tenderness: tenderness long after palpation b. Crepitation: crackling or rubbing c. Guarding: holding the nurse's hands away from the body d. Turgor: tension caused by fluid content e. Consistency: organ location and size
The process of giving up parts of one's own culture and adopting parts of the culture of the dominant group is called ____________________
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A patient has been on furosemide for 6 months. The physician has just started the patient on digoxin. What assessment data must the nurse consider before administering the digoxin? You may select more than one answer
1. Apical pulse rate 2. Serum calcium 3. Furosemide serum levels 4. Magnesium serum levels 5. Potassium serum levels