This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A pediatric patient is prescribed nelfinavir (Viracept) 450 mg orally. The available drug is 50 ... (Read 36 times)

bobbysung

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jul 23, 2018
A pediatric patient is prescribed nelfinavir (Viracept) 450 mg orally. The available drug is 50 mg/scoop. How many level scoops do you measure into the patient's pudding to administer the correct dose?
 
  a. 9 scoops
  b. 6 scoops
  c. 3 scoops
  d. 2 scoops

Question 2

A patient on HAART that includes neviripine (Viramune) has all of the following side effects. Which one should you report to the prescriber immediately?
 
  a. Nausea
  b. 2 lb weight loss
  c. Clay-colored stools
  d. Dizziness on standing


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

moormoney

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


bobbysung

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Hdosisshsbshs

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed. A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
Types of cellular receptors: (a) Drug binds to the receptor opening channel. (b) Drug binds to the ... Types of cellular receptors: (a) Drug binds to the receptor opening channel. (b) Drug binds to the ...
Nursing Responsibilities Related to Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions in Older Adults Nursing Responsibilities Related to Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions in Older Adults
Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry
Antineoplastic drug and the cell cycle Antineoplastic drug and the cell cycle
Video: Cognitive development by Piaget (Preoperational stage or intelligence)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library