Chapter 10, Antiviral Agents ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT FALL -2021 SOLUTION GUARANTEED GRADE A+

1. The nurse is caring for a client with influenza and is explaining why viruses are more difficult to treat than many bacteria. What should the nurse teach the client? A) Viruses are contained inside the human cell and cannot be destroyed without destroying that cell. B) Release of interferons by the host cell makes the virus replicate more quickly allowing the virus to spread. C) Drugs exist to treat all viral infections, but they carry serious adverse effects and the benefit often does not outweigh the risk. D) Individual antiviral drugs are often effective in treating many different viruses because one virus in a category behaves like others in the same category. 2. The nurse is caring for a school-aged child with human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV). In order to confirm that the client's prescribed doses of antiretroviral medications are safe and effective, the nurse should obtain what assessment data? A) The client's neutrophil level B) The client's age in months C) The client's comorbidities D) The client's weight 3.A client taking nevirapine as part of combination therapy for treatment of HIV took 200 mg/daily PO for 14 days. The client is now taking 200 mg PO b.i.d. How many mg of the medication is the client taking daily? 4.The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV). What medication is only administered intravenously? A) Cidofovir B) Foscarnet C) Valacyclovir D) Valganciclovir 5.A hospitalized client with complex health needs is receiving amantadine. What is the nurse's priority action after administering this medication? A) Monitor vital signs every 30 minutes. B) Decrease fluid intake to prevent drug dilution. C) Keep side rails up and ensure the client's call light is at the hand. D) Encourage the client to ambulate 10 minutes after each dose. 6.A nurse is caring for a client with HIV. What laboratory tests should the nurse monitor most closely when a protease inhibitor has been ordered for this client? A) A fasting blood sugar and 2-hour postprandial blood sugar B) Urine specific gravity and urine pH C) Serum alanine aminotransferase and bilirubin D) Arterial blood gases and O2 saturation 7.A client with renal impairment and HIV has had a medication change. What drug would be considered the drug of choice for this client? A) Atazanavir B) Lopinavir C) Nelfinavir D) Ritonavir