An adult client is being treated for genital herpes with acyclovir…
Question Answered step-by-step An adult client is being treated for genital herpes with acyclovir… An adult client is being treated for genital herpes with acyclovir (Zovirax) tablets. Which statement she makes indicates she understands her disease and therapy? 1. “I am so glad there is a cure for this annoying disease.” 2. “I will start taking the medicine again if the blisters come back”.” 3. “I won’t drink alcohol when I take this medicine.” 4. “I know I should never have a baby since I have herpes. ” 13. The clinic nurse is teaching an adult male who has AIDS. He is receiving zidovudine. Which statement he makes indicates he understands the medication regimen? 1. “If I get a sore throat and it is hard to swallow my capsules, I can empty the capsule into applesauce.” 2. “I am hopeful that this drug will get rid of this awful disease.” 3. “I understand I might need a transfusion. 4. “I should take acetaminophen (Tylenol), not aspirin if I get a fever.” 14. Sumitriptan is prescribed for an adult who has frequent migraine headaches. The client asks how this drug works. What information should be included in the nurse’s response? 1. It is an analgesic and alters the perception of pain. 2. It has a vasoconstricting effect on blood vessels in the brain. 3. It stops allergic responses in the brain 4. It increases blood flow to the brain. 15. Phenytoin (Dilantin) has been prescribed for an adult. Which findings are indicative of side effects of phenytoin? Select all that apply. ____1. Red tinged urine ____2. Gingival hyperplasia ____3. Painful urination ____4. Drowsiness ____5. Diarrhea 16. An adult had a knee replacement and is discharged with a prescription for vicodin (acetaminophen/hydrocodone). What should be included in the discharge instructions? 1. Take on an empty stomach for best results.. 2. Do not eat dairy products when you take this drug. 3. Stay away from people who have infections while taking this drug. 4. Take a stool softener while taking this drug. 17. An adult client has rheumatoid arthritis. Aspirin 975 mg q 4 hrs prn is ordered for joint pain. At 2 p.m. the client requests pain medication for severe joint pain. Aspirin was last given at 9:30 a.m. The most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take is 1. Give the aspirin as ordered. 2. Question the order as it is a higher than normal dosage. 3. Attempt to divert the client’s attention from the pain. 4. Assess the nature of the pain. 18. An elderly adult is scheduled for repair of a fractured femur this morning. The nurse goes in to administer pre- op medication of Demerol 75 mg and Atropine 0.4 mg I.M. The client asks the nurse if he should take his eye drops before surgery. What is the best initial response for the nurse to make? 1. “You can take them when you get back from surgery.” 2. “I’ll give them to you now.” 3. “Let me check with your physician.” 4. “What kind of eye drops are you taking? Health Science Science Nursing MED SURG 200 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
