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sam.t96

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A patient is prescribed acyclovir (Zovirax) for the treatment of genital herpes. What is the expected outcome of this medication?
 
  A) Decreased testosterone production
  B) Decreased libido
  C) Decreased viral shedding
  D) Decreased bacterial replication

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A patient enters the emergency room with complaints of visual changes, drowsiness, and tinnitus. The patient is confused and hyperventilating. These symptoms may be attributable to which of the following?
 
  A) Acute acetaminophen toxicity
  B) Salicylism
  C) Ibuprofen overdose
  D) Caffeine overdose


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Acyclovir is used to treat genital herpes, in which it decreases viral shedding and the duration of skin lesions and pain. Acyclovir does not decrease testosterone or libido. Acyclovir is used to treat viral, not bacterial, infections.

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Salicylism, toxicity due to salicylates that may be associated with chronic use, is characterized by dizziness, tinnitus, difficulty hearing, and mental confusion. Ibuprofen overdose will cause gastric mucosal damage. Caffeine overdose will produce tachycardia.


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Wow, this really help

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