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Author Question: All of the following are true about zidovudine (Retrovir) except: a. it may cause anemia and low ... (Read 66 times)

altibaby

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on: Jul 24, 2018
All of the following are true about zidovudine (Retrovir) except:
 
  a. it may cause anemia and low granulocyte counts.
  b. clients may develop flulike symptoms.
  c. clients cannot transmit HIV while taking zidovudine
  d. clients taking it should avoid the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Question 2

What is a major disadvantage of using broad-spectrum antibmicrobial agents to treat infections?
 
  a. They are only effective against a small number of microorganisms.
  b. They destroy normal flora, enabling superinfections to develop.
  c. They are especially effective against viruses.
  d. They are more likely to cause an allergic reaction.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This statement is true and client should be monitored for these adverse effects.
B Incorrect: This statement is true.
C Correct: Zidovudine is a virustatic agent not virucidal, so clients can still transmit HIV while receiving treatment.
D Incorrect: This is a true statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
B Correct: This is the disadvantage the broad-spectrum antimicrobials.
C Incorrect: Most of our broad-spectrum antimicrobials are antibacterials.
D Incorrect: This is not a true statement.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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