The nurse is administering an antifungal drug to a patient who has a severe systemic fungal infection. Which drug is most appropriate for this patient?
A. Amphotericin B (fungizone)
B. fluconazole (diflucan)
C. griseofulvin
D. flucytosine
Ans: A. Amphotericin B (fungizone)
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When should the nurse of a patient who is ordered to have blood drawn for a lipid profile schedule it for this profile to achieve accurate results?
A) The blood specimen for a lipid profile should be obtained immediately after the patient's largest meal of the day. B) The blood specimen for a lipid profile should be obtained after a 12-hour fast. C) The blood specimen should be obtained immediately after the patient has received his daily dose of cholesterol-lowering medications. D) The blood specimen should be obtained immediately prior to the patient receiving his daily dose of cholesterol-lowering medications.
The cytochrome p system involves enzymes that are generally
A. Inhibited by drugs B. Induced by drugs C. Inhibited or induced by drugs D. Associated with decreased liver perfusion
The nurse working with the family of a child with impetigo will teach the family which of the following things?
a. how to cover the skin to prevent the transfer of infection to others b. isolation techniques such as masking, gowning, and gloving c. handwashing techniques using antibacterial soap and not sharing towels and personal items d. how to apply the tincture of benzoin to the lesions
The director of study abroad had to cancel a trip because a travel advisory was issued warning that the country to be visited was not safe for foreign travel. The director was using
a. Referent power b. Positional power c. Coercive power d. Legitimate power