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amal

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A client is ordered to receive acyclovir (Zovirax). The nurse is aware that acyclovir is effective against various viruses and has a short half-life. The medication dose should be taken _____ day.
 
  a. once a
  b. twice a
  c. three or more times a
  d. once every other

Question 2

A nurse is monitoring for the side effects of acyclovir (Zovirax). The nurse anticipates that the client may experience what side effect?
 
  a. Hepatotoxicity
  b. High blood pressure
  c. Increased intracranial pressure
  d. Rash and pruritus


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pangili4

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

ANS: C
Medications with a short half-life should be given tid or qid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
These are some of the many potential side effects of this medication.


amal

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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