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WWatsford

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who is diagnosed with shingles is
 
  taking topical acyclovir, and the nurse is providing instructions about adverse effects. The nurse will discuss which adverse effects of topical acyclovir therapy?
  a. Insomnia and nervousness
  b. Temporary swelling and rash
  c. Burning when applied
  d. This medication has no adverse effects.

Question 2

A 79-year-old patient is receiving a quinolone as treatment for a complicated incision infection. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect that is associated with these drugs?
 
  a. Neuralgia
  b. Double vision
  c. Hypotension
  d. Tendonitis and tendon rupture


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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