A client with AIDS is prescribed didanosine and zidovudine. The ...

[geodog55]

A client with AIDS is prescribed didanosine and zidovudine. The nurse should include which of the following in teaching for this client?
 
  a. take acetaminophen for a headache.
  b. take these medications around-the-clock.
  c. stop taking these drugs, if you experience flu-like symptoms.
  d. take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) for joint pain

Question 2

Prior to administering vidarabine to a client, the nurse should:
 
  a. prepare to administer the agent by IV bolus,
  b. attach a filter to the vidarabine infusion.
  c. monitor the client during therapy for the development of a UTI.
  d. locate the ventrogluteal IM injection site.

[C.mcnichol98]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Acetaminophen should be avoided.
B Correct: These medications should be taken around-the-clock to maintain a blood level of the drugs.
C Incorrect: This is a common adverse effect that normally disappears after the first week of therapy.
D Incorrect: NSAIDs should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This drug should not be infused rapidly or by IV bolus.
B Correct: A filter is used for vidarabine infusions.
C Incorrect: This drug is not associated with the development of urinary tract infections.
D Incorrect: This drug is administered by intravenous infusion.

[geodog55]

Excellent

[blakcmamba]

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