Author Question: When teaching a client about antiviral therapy, the nurse would include information about the ... (Read 42 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When teaching a client about antiviral therapy, the nurse would include information about the possibility of which adverse reactions? Select all that apply.

A) Rash
B) Sedation
C) Chills
D) Diarrhea
E) Headache

Question 2

A patient with TB is undergoing initial therapy in the treatment. The nurse has to administer three or more drugs in combination to the patient. The patient wishes to know the reason for administering a combination of drugs.

Which of the following explanations does the nurse offer related to the combination of medications?

A) Prevents the incidence of liver dysfunction
B) Slows down bacterial resistance
C) Slows body's resistance to medication
D) Prevents further spreading of TB

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Adverse reactions associated with antiviral drugs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash, fever, and insomnia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should inform the patient that administering two to three drugs in combination slows down the development of bacterial resistance in the body. Administering a combination of drugs will not specifically prevent the incidence of liver dysfunction. Using drugs in combination does not slow down the body's resistance to medication, though it does reduce the development of bacterial resistance. Prophylactic treatment helps in preventing the TB from spreading further.