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asan beg

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on: Jun 28, 2018
An infant who is possibly infected with herpes simplex infection is being dismissed. What medication should the nurse anticipate instructing the parents on giving?
 
  A.
  Acyclovir (Avirax)
  B.
  Ampicillin (Omnipen)
  C.
  Cephtriaxone (Rocephin)
  D.
  Hydroxyzine (Atarax)

Question 2

The pediatric nurse explains to the nursing student that respiratory distress syndrome results from a developmental lack of which substance?
 
  A.
  Calcium
  B.
  Lecithin
  C.
  Magnesium
  D.
  Surfactant


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Herpes simplex is a viral infection, so an antiviral such as acyclovir is warranted. Antibiotics such as ampicillin and cephtriaxone are not used. Hydroxyzine is for itching.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a developmental respiratory disorder that affects preterm newborns due to lack of lung surfactant. The other substances are not related to this disorder.


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