Maternal infection of Varicella Zoster is more serious when developed in: (1) the second trimester; (2) the third trimester; (3) the week before birth of the baby; (4) from birth to 28 days following birth
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
ANS: C
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A patient administers interferon beta-1a SQ (Rebif) 22 mcg/0.5 mL three times each week
The patient calls the nurse to report unrelieved itching and erythema at the injection site, despite the use of topical hydrocortisone for several weeks. What will the nurse tell this patient to do? a. Apply ice to the injection site before and after the injection. b. Ask the provider to reduce the dose of interferon beta to 8.8 mcg/0.2 mL. c. Discuss using a prescription-strength hydrocortisone product with the provider. d. Take oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl).