Author Question: Which condition would respond the most favorably to H1 antagonists? a. A common cold b. ... (Read 234 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which condition would respond the most favorably to H1 antagonists?

a. A common cold
b. Anaphylaxis
c. Seasonal allergic rhinitis
d. Asthma

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has tested positive for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

The patient has experienced several episodes of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and now requires prophylaxis to help prevent recurrence. The nurse would expect which medication to be the preferred treatment option? a. Pentamidine isethionate aerosol (NebuPent), one treatment every 4 weeks
b. Pentamidine (Pentam 300), PO daily for 2 weeks
c. Pentamidine intravenous (IV) injection once a week for a month
d. Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine

morrie123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should expect that the patient will be treated with pentamidine isethionate aerosol, one 300 mg treatment every 4 weeks, because this is the regimen for prophylaxis of P. jiroveci pneumonia.
Pentam 300 is injectable; it is not given PO.
IV injection of pentamidine is given daily for 2 to 3 weeks.
A pneumococcal vaccine is contraindicated for an immunocompromised patient.