A patient who is being treated for onchocerciasis with ivermectin (Stromectol) has a Mazotti reaction. Which assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Rash with pruritus
d. Blurred vision
e. Bone and joint pain
ANS: A, C, E
Signs and symptoms associated with a Mazotti reaction are fever, rash with pruritus, and bone and joint pain. Nausea and vomiting and blurred vision are not signs and symptoms associated with a Mazotti reaction.
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The Informatics Nurse Specialist is an integral member of the health care team with the expertise to:
1. Create a vision of what is possible in the specialty of informatics. 2. Create standardized nursing languages. 3. Create interactive web sites . 4. Create strategic plans for hardware improvement