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A patient receives valacyclovir for herpes-zoster virus. How should the nurse instruct the patient to take the medication?
 
  1. Without regard to meals
  2. At least 1 hour before a meal
  3. More than 2 hours after a meal
  4. Only during a meal

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To minimize the nephrotoxicity associated with intravenous acyclovir, the nurse will:
 
  1. provide a low-protein diet for 1 day before and 2 days after the acyclovir infusion.
  2. infuse hydration during and for 2 hours after the acyclovir infusion.
  3. restrict oral fluids on the day of the acyclovir infusion.
  4. withhold the infusion if there is any concern about potential elevations in BUN.


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

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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