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A nurse is teaching a class at a community center on communicable diseases. Which statement by a member of the class best demonstrates understanding of the epidemiology of head lice?
 
  a. All socioeconomic groups are at risk for this infestation.
  b. Head lice affect only people in crowded environments.
  c. Head lice are transmitted only by direct person-to-person contact.
  d. The infestation can be acquired from house pets.

Question 2

A patient who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has developed pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) and will receive parenteral pentamidine (Pentam 300). The nurse caring for this patient will:
 
  a. administer the drug with the patient supine and monitor the blood pressure closely.
  b. inform the patient to report coughing and shortness of breath.
  c. teach the patient that darkening of the urine may occur with this drug.
  d. tell the patient to report yellow discoloration of the sclerae.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
All socioeconomic groups are at risk for head lice infestation. Head lice do not only affect people in crowded environments. Humans are the only host for these obligate parasites. Head lice can be transmitted on clothing, hairbrushes, furniture, and other objects. The infestation cannot be acquired through contact with pets or any other animals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Parenteral pentamidine can cause sudden and severe hypotension in 1 of patients, so patients should receive the drug while lying down, and nurses should monitor the blood pressure while giving the drug. Coughing and shortness of breath occur with the inhaled form of the drug. Darkening of the urine is a side effect of metronidazole. Yellow discoloration of the sclerae occurs with nitazoxanide.




sdfghj

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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