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burchfield96

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A nurse is caring for a patient with HIV. What lab tests would the nurse monitor when a protease inhibitor has been ordered for this patient?
 
  A) A fasting blood sugar and 2-hour postprandial blood sugar
  B) Urine specific gravity and urine pH
  C) Serum alanine aminotransferase and bilirubin
  D) Arterial blood gases and O2 saturation

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After assessing the patient receiving erythropoietin drug therapy, the nurse suspects what finding is an adverse effect of erythropoietin drug therapy?
 
  A) Constipation
  B) Hypotension
  C) Edema
  D) Depression



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Serum alanine aminotransferase and bilirubin are monitored when a protease inhibitor is used due to the risk of liver damage and the need to monitor liver function. Cholesterol and triglycerides may also be elevated by the drug and should be monitored. Protease inhibitors are metabolized in the liver and partially by the cytochrome P450 oxidase system. Although some cases of kidney stones have been related to protease inhibitors use, the greatest risk is to the liver and therefore urine specific gravity and urine pH, which indicate renal function, would be less critical to assess. Lab tests for blood sugar and arterial blood gases would not be directly affected by hepatic function.

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Potential adverse effects of an erythropoietin are edema, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, diarrhea, and hypertension. Options A, B, and D are not associated with these drugs.




burchfield96

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


bbburns21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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