In teaching the client about Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon), the nurse would instruct the patient to watch for and report:
a. chronic diarrhea.
b. injection site irritation.
c. persistent arthralgia.
d. heart block.
ANS: B
The majority of the patients taking this medication sustain this reaction.
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hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid). After 6 months, she calls the nurse to say that she feels better and wants to stop the medication. Which response by the nurse is correct? a. "You can stop the medication if your symptoms have improved." b. "You need to stay on the medication for at least 1 year before a decision about stopping it can be made." c. "You need to stay on this medication until you become pregnant." d. "Medication therapy for hypothyroidism is usually lifelong, and you should not stop taking the medication."
A person with AD may react to a caregiver or family member by screaming
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
To prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy from heavy alcohol use, the nurse anticipates an order for which medications?
a. Benzodiazepine b. Thiamine and B complex c. Vitamins C and D3 d. Klonopin
Meconium stools are
A) yellow. B) brown and solid. C) pink and loose. D) dark and pasty.