« previous next »

Author Question: An infant who is possibly infected with herpes simplex infection is being dismissed. What medication ... (Read 56 times)

asan beg

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
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


epscape

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
Infection with Abnormal Huntingtin Infection with Abnormal Huntingtin
Colon with diverticulosis. An inflamed or infected diverticulum is called diverticulitis. Colon with diverticulosis. An inflamed or infected diverticulum is called diverticulitis.
Withdrawing Medication from Single-Dose or Multiple-Dose Vials Withdrawing Medication from Single-Dose or Multiple-Dose Vials
Herpes simplex 2 rapid test. Herpes simplex 2 rapid test.
Lungs showing appearance of acute histoplasmosis infection. Lungs showing appearance of acute histoplasmosis infection.
Video: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library