Question 1
A patient 3 months post-transplant is experiencing a sore mouth and throat and is having trouble eating. Upon assessment, the nurse sees white patches on the mucous membranes. This patient has probably developed what opportunistic infection?
◦ Staphylococcal pneumonia
◦ Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
◦ Epstein-Barr virus
◦ Candidiasis
Question 2
A patient has started taking corticosteroids for immune suppression following transplantation. What should the nurse teach the patient about this medication? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Increased thirst and urination may occur but should be reported immediately.
◦ Your face may have a full or round appearance after taking this medication.
◦ Take this medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
◦ Mood swings are common when taking this medication.
◦ You may have a deceased appetite and lose weight while on this medication.
Immune Response
Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
Risk assessment codes for an HIV-infected patient.
Common Adverse Effects of Corticosteroids