NUR 210 Exam 4.docx

NUR 210 Exam 4 (Galen) with full
questions and accurate answers
Types of viruses - Correct Answer: Flu

Herpes

Hepatitis A, B, & C



Most antivirals and antibiotics have what SE - Correct Answer: GI distress



Anti-viral - Correct Answer: Acyclovir



Acyclovir use - Correct Answer: to prevent replication for herpes virus



Acyclovir SE - Correct Answer: crystalluria

caution w/ electrolyte disorder



Acyclovir caution - Correct Answer: nephrotoxicity

seizure disorder



Acyclovir teaching - Correct Answer: increase fluid intake

get up slowly (orthostatic htn)



Anti-fungal (local) - Correct Answer: Nystatin



Nystatin (topical) use - Correct Answer: athlete's foot



Nystatin (oral) use - Correct Answer: oral candidiasis (thrush)

vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

, superficial fungal infections - Correct Answer: oral candidiasis (thrush)

vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

tinea pedis (athletes foot)



systemic fungal infections - Correct Answer: Lungs

CNS

abdomen



Opportunistic fungal infections - Correct Answer: immunocompromised patient

superinfection

steroids

chemotherapy



Anti-fungal (systemic) - Correct Answer: fluconazole



fluconazole route - Correct Answer: Oral, IV, vaginal, topical



fluconazole use - Correct Answer: -systemic fungal infections

-immunosuppressed pts to prevent yeast infection



fluconazole nursing interventions - Correct Answer: -culture PRIOR to medication

- monitor LFTs



Urinary antiseptic - Correct Answer: Nitrofurantoin



Nitrofurantoin use - Correct Answer: acute and chronic UTIs



Nitrofurantoin teaching - Correct Answer: -Notify MD if there are signs of superinfection