A Basic Nursing Theory Correct Answer Handwashing
A client living with AIDS develops oral hairy leukoplakia, an
infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The leukoplakia is
considered? Correct Answer a secondary Infection
The primary infection with the HIV virus causes the client to
become immunocompromised, thus the development of the
secondary infection.
Afebrile Correct Answer No Temp
Airborne Precautions Correct Answer Pathogen is spread via
air currents
-transmission via ventilation systems, shaking sheets, sweeping
Precautions include
-same as those for contact, with addition of special room, special
mask,and mask for patient when transported
Allopurinol(Zyloprim) Correct Answer Used as a
prophylactic to prevent gout
Is a drug of choice for pts with chronic tophaceous gout
Allopurinol is also indicated for gout pts with renal impairment
Side Effects
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, stomatitis,dizziness,
headache ,rash
, Antigout Drugs Correct Answer Colchicine
Allopurinol
Probenecid
Sulfinpyrazone
Apnea Correct Answer cessation of breathing
Aspirin (Salicylate) was developed in 1899 by Adolph Bayer
Correct Answer it is the oldest anti-inflammatory drug
it should not be taken with other NSAIDS because it decreases
the blood level and effectiveness of NSAIDS
Most frequently used anti-inflammatory agent before the
introduction of ibuprofen.
Considered an anti-platelet drug for pts with cardiac or
cerebrovascular disorders.
Decreases blood clotting
Pts at risk for stroke or heart attack take aspirin to prevent blood
clotting.
SIDE AFFECTS
Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, confusion,
hearing loss, heartburn, rash, abdominal pain, drowsiness
Therapeutic serum salicylate level
15 to 30 mg/dL
Toxic serum salicylate level
Greater than 30 mg/dL