A child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and is in the acute ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

A child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and is in the acute phase of the disorder. Which of the following would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Intravenous immunoglobulin
  B) Ibuprofen
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) Aspirin
  E) Alprostadil

Question 2

After teaching a class on preventing pelvic inflammatory disease, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as an effective method?
 
  A) HIV
  B) HSV
  C) HPV
  D) HAV
  E) HBV

[missalyssa26]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Feedback:
In the acute phase, high-dose aspirin in four divided doses daily and a single infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin are used. Acetaminophen is used to reduce fever. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen are avoided while the child is receiving aspirin therapy. Alprostadil is used to temporarily keep the ductus arteriosus patent in infants with ductal-dependent congenital heart defects.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Vaccines are under development or are undergoing clinical trials for certain STIs, including HIV and HSV. However, the only vaccines currently available are for prevention of HAV, HBV, and HPV infection.

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

Great answer, keep it coming