Antiviral agents tend to be:
A. effective for a single class of virus
B. broad-spectruc drugs
C. specific for either gram-positive or gram-negative organisms
D. highyly effective in the prevention of AIDS
A. effective for a single class of virus
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A patient who is in shock is receiving dopamine in addition to IV fluids. What principle should inform the nurse's care planning during the administration of a vasoactive drug?
A) The drug should be discontinued immediately after blood pressure increases. B) The drug dose should be tapered down once vital signs improve. C) The patient should have arterial blood gases drawn every 10 minutes during treatment. D) The infusion rate should be titrated according the patient's subjective sensation of adequate perfusion.
A leader who uses power to influence others and affect outcomes exhibits what style of leadership?
a. Laissez-faire b. Nondirective c. Democratic d. Authoritarian
A man says, "I just can't get myself to leave the house and go for a 30-minute walk each day. I wish I could think of some way to motivate myself." Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take?
a. Establish a written contract between him and his employer that states walking is required each day. b. Recognize the reasons why 30 minutes of walking each day is one of the best health promotion activities he can choose. c. Join a group that walks early each morning. d. Set up rewards for himself, such as a nice snack after he gets back from walking.
Besides professional home care, based on professional standards involving research-based practice by licensed and credentialed caregivers, what other kind of home care may be needed?
A. Community home care, based on care needed in a community B. Public health home care based on principles of caring for aggregates C. Technologic home care, based on reimbursement guidelines D. Technical care, sometimes based on a need for a particular piece of medical equipment