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Author Question: A patient comes to the clinic and receives valacyclovir (Valtrex) for a herpes-zoster virus. The ... (Read 29 times)

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A patient comes to the clinic and receives valacyclovir (Valtrex) for a herpes-zoster virus. The nurse instructs the patient to take the medication:
 
  a. without regard to meals.
  b. without any dairy products.
  c. each morning.
  d. on a empty stomach.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about influenza prevention. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I may develop a mild case of influenza if I receive the vaccine by injection.
  b. I should receive the vaccine every year in October or November.
  c. If I have a cold I should postpone getting the vaccine.
  d. The antiviral medications are as effective as the flu vaccine for preventing the flu.


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

ANS: A
The patient may take the medication without regard to meals. The patient does not need to avoid dairy products, take the pill only in the morning, or take it on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Influenza vaccine should be given every year in October or November. The vaccine will not cause influenza. Minor illnesses, such as a cold, are not a contraindication for receiving the vaccine. Antiviral medications are not as effective as the flu vaccine in preventing influenza.


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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