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tichca

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A patient treated with the abacavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine combination develops a fever and rash. Select the nurse's best course of action.
 
  1. Tell the patient that this is a normal response to these medications and to continue the agents as prescribed.
  2. Have the patient discontinue the medications and arrange for an immediate evaluation by the provider.
  3. Have the patient continue the abacavir but discontinue the other two agents for 3 weeks.
  4. Instruct the patient to continue all three medications, and recommend an antihistamine for the symptoms.

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A patient is being treated with zalcitabine. The nurse should reinforce which information?
 
  1. There is no risk of peripheral neuropathy with this agent.
  2. This agent is primarily metabolized by the liver.
  3. Diplopia is a common side effect.
  4. Food delays and reduces absorption.


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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

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tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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