This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client with AIDS is prescribed didanosine and zidovudine. The nurse should include which of the ... (Read 74 times)

geodog55

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
on: Jul 24, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

C.mcnichol98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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

  • Member
  • Posts: 530
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

recede

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Invasive species in Canada include (a) zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, (b) sea lamprey, Petromy Invasive species in Canada include (a) zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, (b) sea lamprey, Petromy
Upper Paleolithic stone tools include blade-based tools as seen here being produced from a blade cor Upper Paleolithic stone tools include blade-based tools as seen here being produced from a blade cor
Exercise Aids Aging Well Exercise Aids Aging Well
Kaposi's sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient. Kaposi's sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Client’s view with visual field loss Client’s view with visual field loss
Video: Introduction to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library