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bcretired

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is reviewing information about cidofovir in preparation for administration. The nurse understands that which of the following are true? Select all that apply.
 
  A) It should not be given to clients who have renal impairment.
  B) The drug should not be given to clients receiving aminoglycosides.
  C) Cidofovir is used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis.
  D) It is administered by placing one drop in both eyes twice daily.
  E) The drug should not be given with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.

Question 2

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antiviral agents. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a drug category used for treating viral infections? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Antiattachment
  B) Antiretroviral
  C) Antitranscription
  D) Antireplication
  E) Antiviral


jonathanballen97

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

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Cidofovir should not be given to clients who have renal impairment or who are receiving other nephrotoxic drugs, such as aminoglycosides. The drug is used to treat cytomegalovirus retinitis and is administered IV.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
The drugs used to treat viral infections can be split into two categories: antiviral and antiretroviral agents.


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bcretired

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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