Author Question: The nurse is preparing to administer an antiviral drug to a client. Which of the following would the ... (Read 103 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing to administer an antiviral drug to a client. Which of the following would the nurse include in the preadministration assessment? Select all that apply.

A) Client's general state of health
B) Blood glucose levels
C) Resistance to infection
D) Electrocardiogram findings
E) Vital signs

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a client with a sulfonamide allergy. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following cautiously if prescribed? Select all that apply.

A) Maraviroc (Selzentry)
B) Lamivudine (Epivir)
C) Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
D) Ritonavir (Norvir)
E) Amprenavir (Agenerase)

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
The nurse's preadministration assessment of the client prior to administration of antiviral drugs should include determination of the client's general state of health and resistance to infection, record of client's symptoms and complaints, and record of vital signs. Blood glucose levels and electrocardiogram findings are not needed.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, E
Feedback:
If a client has a sulfonamide allergy, the antiretroviral drugs fosamprenavir and amprenavir should be used cautiously.