The nurse caring for which client would question an order for ...

[Alainaaa8]

The nurse caring for which client would question an order for acyclovir (Zovirax)?
 
  1. Client with hepatitis B
  2. Client with varicella-zoster
  3. Client with herpes simplex 2 encephalitis
  4. Client with cytomegalovirus

Question 2

Lamivudine targets which stage in the pathogenesis of a viral infection?
 
  1. Lamivudine inhibits the release of the virus.
  2. Lamivudine inhibits penetration of the viral material.
  3. Lamivudine inhibits viral replication.
  4. Lamivudine inhibits attachment at the receptor site.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is not used to treat hepatitis B.
Rationale 2: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat the symptoms of varicella-zoster.
Rationale 3: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2.
Rationale 4: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus.
Global Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is not used to treat hepatitis B. It can be used in treatment of herpes viruses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Lamivudine does not inhibit release of the virus.
Rationale 2: Lamivudine does not inhibit penetration of the viral material.
Rationale 3: Lamivudine inhibits the viral replication stage in the pathogenesis of a viral infection.
Rationale 4: Lamivudine does not inhibit attachment at the receptor site.
Global Rationale: Lamivudine inhibits the viral replication stage in the pathogenesis of a viral infection. It does not inhibit release of the virus, penetration of viral material, or attachment at the receptor site.

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