An immunocompromised patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis has failed to respond to conservative therapy and has consequently begun treatment with amphotericin B
The nurse is aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect by way of its influence on
A) the osmolarity of fungal intracellular fluid.
B) protein synthesis of fungal cells.
C) the production and maturation of CD4+ T-cells.
D) the permeability of fungal cell walls.
D
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The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a toddler with suspected lead poisoning. Lab results indicate blood lead levels of 45 to 69 mcg/dL. What action would the nurse expect to take as ordered?
A) Confirm with a repeat lab test within 2 days, begin chelation therapy as ordered, and refer to health department. B) Confirm with a repeat lab test within 1 week, educate the parents about decreasing lead exposure, and refer to health department. C) Confirm with a repeat lab test in 1 month and educate the parents about decreasing lead exposure. D) Prepare to admit the child and begin chelation therapy.
The nurse has an adequate understanding of Japanese culture when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "The Japanese believe that contact with blood, skin diseases, and corpses causes illness.". b. "The Japanese believe in healers and her-balists.". c. "The Japanese have high regard for phy-sicians.". d. "The Japanese tend to not question the care of the physician.". e. "The Japanese verbally express pain.".
Calculate the amount of salicylic acid powder needed to prepare 120 g of 5% salicylic acid ointment: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Look up basic information for ultra sound tests and explain what the following tests will reveal: