A patient comes into the clinic complaining of being exposed to a co-worker who has the flu. The patient is asymptomatic. What should the nurse anticipate the physician will order?
a. Flumadine (rimantadine)
b. Valtrex (valacyclovir)
c. Ziagen (abacavir)
d. Crixivan (indinavir)
ANS: A
Flumadine (rimantadine) is used for prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by various strains of influenza virus.
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1. "You are having an allergic reaction to the nasal spray. Stop using it immediately." 2. "You probably have developed a secondary infection." 3. "Try increasing the amount of fluids you are drinking." 4. "Switch to a saline-based nasal spray." 5. "Continue to use your current nasal spray until the congestion goes away."
The child is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. Which is the priority nursing concern in this early stage management?
1. Early recognition of symptoms of graft-versus-host disease. 2. Providing discharge instructions to the parents. 3. Avoiding latex products. 4. Monitoring the child for return of bone marrow function.