The nurse is teaching a course in pathophysiology. The students ...

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The nurse is teaching a course in pathophysiology. The students understood the material correctly if they identify which options as properties of interferons?
 
  1. Antifungal
  2. Antiviral
  3. Anti-inflammatory
  4. Antineoplastic
  5. Antibiotic

Question 2

A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) after overdosing on acetaminophen last night. The client is conscious and tearful. The nurse prepares to administer the antidote to acetaminophen:
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. in three stages by intravenous administration.
  2. rectally by suppository.
  3. orally.
  4. intramuscularly.
  5. subcutaneously.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Interferons do not have antifungal properties.
Rationale 2: Interferons have antiviral properties and aid in the fight against disease.
Rationale 3: Interferons have anti-inflammatory properties and aid in the fight against inflammatory processes such as multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 4: Interferons have antineoplastic properties and aid in the fight against cancer.
Rationale 5: Interferons do not have antibiotic properties.
Global Rationale: IFNs are part of the nonspecific defense system. Their actions slow the spread of viral infections, stimulate the activity of existing leukocytes, increase phagocytosis, and enhance the cytotoxic ability of T cells. In addition to their antiviral actions, IFNs have antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory properties. They do not have antifungal or antibiotic properties.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Acetylcysteine is administered in the three-bag method.
Rationale 2: Acetylcysteine is not administered rectally.
Rationale 3: Acetylcysteine can be administered orally.
Rationale 4: Acetylcysteine is not administered intramuscularly.
Rationale 5: Acetylcysteine is not administered subcutaneously.
Global Rationale: Acetaminophen overdose is treated with oral or IV acetylcysteine (Acetadote). For maximum effectiveness, the antidote should be administered within 8 hours of acetaminophen ingestion. The IV form (Acetadote) is administered by the three-bag method.

[craiczarry]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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