A 72-year-old patient is being treated for an infected right great toe. In reviewing this patient's history, the nurse has discovered the patient has decreased renal function.
Which is correct concerning whether this patient should be started on aminoglycosides?
a.
An aminoglycoside should be started, because this antibiotic can be taken with many other drugs.
b.
An aminoglycoside should not be started, because this antibiotic is not broad spectrum.
c.
An aminoglycoside should be started, because there is less sensitivity with this drug.
d.
An aminoglycoside should not be started, because a specific tissue reaction has been identified.
Question 2
A patient infected with HIV comes into the clinic for a regular appointment and seems less depressed and more talkative. She has been on an antiretroviral drug for a few months. The patient tells the nurse she feels like she is cured
because she is taking the medication and feeling better. Which represents what the nurse will say to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a.
You started the medication early enough to be cured.
b.
HIV is not currently curable, but medication slows the advance of the disease.
c.
Over-the-counter medications such as aspirin will help the cure.
d.
Taking the medication prevents more virus from being produced.
e.
You are not cured of HIV; however, you will not be able to spread the virus.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Instructing the Patient in Collecting a Stool Specimen
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
The inguinal area. Take great care when applying deep pressure in this region