A 26-year-old man is receiving interferon alfa-2a for AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma. His physician has also prescribed theophylline for his asthma
The nurse is aware that combining interferon alfa-2a and theophylline can result in which of the following?
A) Hypertension
B) Toxicity
C) Anorexia
D) Hypothyroidism
B
You might also like to view...
A nurse working in the orthopedic clinic often receives questions from clients about exercise. The nurse answers their questions based on the knowledge that regular exercise
A) if performed in excess as a young adult, will lead to osteoporosis. B) prevents muscle atrophy and improves mobility, thus reducing the risk of falls. C) should be avoided by older adults with rheumatoid arthritis because it could cause a flare up of inflammation. D) is likely to lead to increased reliance on analgesic medications.
The nurse is reviewing a client's medication and learns that the client has been taking prednisone. What is the nurse's understanding of the effect of prednisone on the adrenal glands?
A) Prednisone therapy results in destruction of the adrenal medulla, thereby decreasing corticotropin releasing hormone. B) Prednisone therapy can lead to significant toxicity, resulting in dehydration, fever, and hyponatremia. C) Prednisone therapy increases cortisol and decreases adrenocorticotropic hormone via negative feedback principles. D) Prednisone therapy increases sodium and water resorption and potassium and hydrogen excretion.
A nurse uses percussion to assess a patient's liver. What is the normal tone that should be heard in this situation?
A) Flat B) Dull C) Resonance D) Tympany
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone uterine dilation and curettage. What nursing care measure should be employed when caring for this client?
A) Avoid the administration of analgesics. B) Instruct the client to change the vaginal gauze frequently. C) Monitor the client for signs of urinary retention. D) Report to the physician if the vaginal discharge is bloody.