When evaluating an HIV-infected patient taking zidovudine for possible treatment with epoetin alfa, a nurse notices that the laboratory report shows endogenous erythropoietin levels of 550 milliunits/ml. The nurse should:
a. administer the epoetin alfa as ordered.
b. contact the physician to determine whether the dosage should be decreased.
c. contact the physician to see if the dosage should be increased.
d. confer with the physician to see whether the order should be discontinued.
Question 2
Which statement is correct regarding the use of sunscreens?
a. Sunscreens provide no protection against basal cell carcinoma or melanoma.
b. Sunscreens cannot protect against photoaging of the skin.
c. Sunscreens cannot protect against photosensitivity reactions when patients are using drugs such as sulfonamides.
d. An SPF of 40 is twice as potent as one of 20.
The patient interview often requires note taking.
Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient.
Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw
Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient.
Commonly Used Anxiolytics: Drugs for Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorders