The nurse is caring for a child undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection. The nurse is preparing to administer the prescribed medication
In addition to the nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and the nonnucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), the nurse knows that the child will be taking which of the following medications as part of the three-drug regimen?
A) Protease inhibitors
B) Corticosteroids
C) Cytotoxic drugs
D) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
A
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A nursing instructor is preparing a class about cephalosporins for a group of nursing students. When describing progression from first-generation to fourth-generation cephalosporins, which of the following would the instructor include as the result?
Select all that apply. A) An increase in the sensitivity of gram-negative microorganisms B) A decrease in the sensitivity of gram-negative microorganisms C) An increase in the sensitivity of gram-positive microorganisms D) A decrease in the sensitivity of gram-positive microorganisms E) An increase in the sensitivity of viral microorganisms
Which of the following statements about the etiology of somatoform disorders is most accurate?
A) They likely involve an interaction of neurobiological, psychological, and familial factors. B) They are more common in adults with a history of child abuse. C) They are typically a physiological consequence of substance abuse. D) They result from the brain changes that occur from prolonged physical or psychological trauma.
A school-age client presents to the pediatric clinic with a history of abdominal pain 3 to 4 mornings per week over the last 2 months. The mother states the child usually complains on school days and always seems to be better by afternoon. Which mental health disorder does the nurse suspect?
1. Separation anxiety 2. Depression 3. School phobia 4. Bipolar disorder
Which of the following is part of the fight-or-flight response?
a. Decreased heart rate b. Increased respiratory rate c. Decreased blood pressure d. Elevated temperature