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NUR 139 Unit 4 Antiviral Non HIV/Antitubercular/Antifungal

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Antivirals do not kill the virus. They are used to shorten the length and severity of the infection. (TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are used to treat the flu and are not given after ______ hours of symptoms.

A. 24
B. 48
C. 72
B. 48
________________________ are used for treatment of viral infections.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
A. Non HIV Antivirals
________________________ are used for treatment tuberculosis.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
________________________ are used for treatment of fungal infections.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
C. Antifungals
________________________ are contraindicated for known drug allergy, renal or liver dysfunction, chronic alcohol use.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
________________________ are contraindicated for known drug allergy, liver or kidney failure.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
C. Antifungals
________________________ are usually well tolerated, adverse effects vary widely based on each individual drug.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
A. Non HIV Antivirals
________________________ are usually well tolerated, but can have the following adverse effects: Hepatotoxicity (all of these are hepatotoxic - monitor liver function tests), peripheral neuropathy (isoniazid - vitamin B6 can help reduce symptoms), vision loss (ethambutol - eyes), nephrotoxic and ototoxicity (streptomycin), saliva, urine, tears and sweat red- orange (rifampin - can turn all secretions orange)

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy caused by isoniazid can be reduced by taking _______________.

A. ibuprofen
B. vitamin B6
C. vitamin B12
D. vitamin C
B. vitamin B6
______________ can cause vision loss.

A. streptomycin
B. Isoniazid
C. Ethambutol
C. Ethambutol
______________________ can turn all secretions orange.

A. Streptomycin
B. Isoniazid
C. Rifampin
D. Ethambutol
C. Rifampin
______________________ can be nephrotoxic and ototoxic.

A. Streptomycin
B. Isoniazid
C. Rifampin
D. Ethambutol
A. Streptomycin
Pts with TB may be on several anti TB drugs for a long time. (TRUE or FALSE)
TRUE
________________________ have adverse effects of Hepatotoxic with systemic absorption (PO or IV); most topicals only have burning or stinging side effects.

A. Non HIV Antivirals
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungals
C. Antifungals
_________________ can be given with a swish and spit if infection is just in mouth - (magic mouthwash); or swish and swallow if it is in throat.

A. nystatin
B. fluconazole
C. acyclovir
A. nystatin
Antifungal ___________ are used for small children and babies with thrush.

A. capsules
B. pills
C. troches
C. troches
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus, pulmonary tuberculosis, and a new prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following supplements should the nurse expect tò administer to prevent an adverse effect of INH?

A. Ascorbic acid
B. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
C. Folic acid
D. Cyanocobalamin
B. Pyridoxine
A nurse is teaching a client who has active tuberculosis about the treatment regimen. The client asks why four different medications are necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. "Four medications decrease the risk for a severe allergic reaction."
B. "Four medications reduce the chance that the bacteria will become resistant."
C. "Four medications reduce the risk for adverse reactions"
D. "Four medications decrease the chance of having a positive tuberculin skin test."
B. "Four medications reduce the chance that the bacteria will become resistant."
A nurse is administering IV acyclovir to a client who has varicella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer a stool softener.
B. Decrease fluid intake following infusion.
C. Infuse acyclovir over 1 hr.
D. Monitor for a for hypotension
C. Infuse acyclovir over 1 hr.
A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the client to which of the following?

A. To discontinue vitamin supplements such as Vit B6.
B. To report an incidence of yellowish skin.
C. To increase intake of tuna for additional nutrition.
D. To drink alcohol in moderation.
B. To report an incidence of yellowish skin.
A client is to begin taking Rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse correctly teaches the client this medication:

A. Is to be discontinued after three months.
B. Is to be taken with food and antacids.
C. Take an additional dose once with skip dose.
D. Will cause orange discoloration of sweat, urine, and feces
D. Will cause orange discoloration of sweat, urine, and feces
A client has been taking isoniazid (INH). The client went to the health care facility with complaints of numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities. The nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from?

A. Impaired peripheral circulation.
B. Hypercalcemia.
C. Peripheral neuritis.
D. Guillan Barre syndrome.
C. Peripheral neuritis.
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving an Ethambutol (Myambutol) for adverse effects. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of the medication, in which of the following?

A. Red-orange colored bodily secretions.
B. Damaged hearing.
C. Loss of balance.
D. Difficulty distinguishing the color red from green.
D. Difficulty distinguishing the color red from green.
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