The nurse is providing counseling to a woman
who is HIV positive and has just discovered that she is pregnant. Which anti-HIV drug is given to HIV-infected pregnant women to prevent transmission of the virus to the infant?
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. Zidovudine (Retrovir)
c. Ribavirin (Virazole)
d. Foscarnet (Foscavir)
ANS: B
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The patient with renal disease is prescribed a diuretic. Which of the following laboratory values does the nurse expect would reflect the outcome of diuretic therapy?
1. Serum magnesium level 1.0 mg/dL 2. Serum potassium level 4.5 mEq/L 3. Serum sodium level 142 mEq/L 4. Serum calcium level 9.0 mg/dL
The term used during a pandemic disaster that refers to the attempt to contain germs by limiting socialization and personal interactions is ___________
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
Phantom pain after an amputation is located ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A new nurse asks the preceptor why a change-of-shift report is important since care is documented in the chart. What is the preceptor's best response?
a. "A hand-off report provides an opportunity to share essential information to ensure patient safety and continuity of care." b. "A change-of-shift report provides the oncoming nurse with data to help set priorities and establish reimbursement costs." c. "A hand-off report provides an opportunity for the oncoming nurse to ask questions and determine research priorities." d. "A change-of-shift report provides important information to caregivers and develops relationships within the health care team."