Deck 36: Drugs for Viral Infections

Question 1

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client on an antiretroviral agent.Which of the following should the nurse include?
1)Take your blood pressure daily.
2)Weigh yourself daily.
3)Take your pulse daily.
4)Practice good handwashing.

Answer 1

4

Question 2

The client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)asks the nurse why he must take so many medications.What is the best response by the nurse?
1)"To decrease the possibility of the virus developing resistance to the medications."
2)"Research has shown single medications to be ineffective."
3)"Because the earlier we start multiple medications,the better for you."
4)"To provide you with the most effective treatment for your illness."

Answer 2

1

Question 3

The client receives acyclovir (Zovirax)for treatment of genital herpes.What is a priority assessment by the nurse?
1)Auditory and visual hallucinations
2)Increased serum creatinine
3)Respiratory distress
4)Thrombocytopenia

Answer 3

2

Question 4

The purpose of general pharmacotherapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is to
1)eliminate viral load.
2)relieve symptoms for a longer period of time.
3)cure the disease.
4)kill the virus.

Question 5

The nurse educates clients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)about the nature of viruses.The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the clients make which responses? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)"Viruses are nonliving particles."
2)"The structure of viruses is complex."
3)"Viruses can infect plants as well as animals."
4)"A virion is a mature virus."
5)"Viruses are intracellular parasites."

Question 6

The client has just begun highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)for the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).Which teaching point is a priority for this client?
1)Medications must be taken for 3 years after viral load is not measurable.
2)The goal of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)is to reduce plasma human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)ribonucleic acid (RNA)to the lowest possible level.
3)Taking medications as scheduled is vital to successful treatment.
4)Know which medications target which phases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)replication cycle.

Question 7

The client receives efavirenz (Sustiva)as treatment for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).The nurse assesses the client for which serious adverse effect?
1)Cardiac arrest
2)Rash
3)Bone marrow suppression
4)Seizures

Question 8

The nurse does health teaching with a client who has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)and who has been started on antiviral medications.The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?
1)"I will need to limit my travel to avoid people with other infections."
2)"I will need to be on a high-calorie diet to enhance the effect of the medication."
3)"I will still need to take precautions to avoid spreading the virus to others."
4)"I will not be able to continue working at my high-stress job anymore."

Question 9

The client receives acyclovir (Zovirax)as treatment for herpes simplex type 1 virus (genital herpes).What is the best,expected outcome for this client?
1)The client will prevent a reoccurrence of infection in the affected area.
2)The client will identify the names of sexual contacts in the past month.
3)The client will report decreased pain using the approved pain scale.
4)The client will report a decrease in the number of lesions in the affected area.

Question 10

The nurse is caring for a client receiving atazanavir (Reyataz).The nurse would observe for adverse effects of
1)nausea.
2)constipation.
3)dizziness.
4)increased urinary output.

Question 11

The drug most likely to be ordered for the client with herpes simplex virus is which of the following?
1)Acyclovir (Zovirax)
2)Zidovudine (Retrovir)
3)Nystatin (Fungizone)
4)Methonidazole (Flagyl)

Question 12

The nurse accidentally sticks herself with a needle after starting an intravenous (IV)line on a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).The nurse tells the supervisor about the accident.What is the best initial response by the supervisor to decrease anxiety in the nurse?
1)"If you are started on medications soon,it will decrease the severity of the disease."
2)"Workers compensation will cover the cost of your illness and medications."
3)"Did you use the hospital protocols for starting intravenous (IV)lines on a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?"
4)"Fortunately,the chances of you contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)after the stick are very small."

Question 13

The client has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)and has just learned she is pregnant.She tearfully asks the nurse if her baby will die of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).What is the best outcome for this client?
1)The client will take penciclovir (Denavir)as prescribed.
2)The client will take tipranavir (Aptivus)as prescribed.
3)The client will take zidovudine (Retrovir)as prescribed.
4)The client will take indinavir (Crixivan)as prescribed.

Question 14

The nurse plans to teach a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection about zidovudine (Retrovir).What will the best plan by the nurse include?. Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)Zidovudine (Retrovir)will need to be stopped if bone marrow depression occurs.
2)Zidovudine (Retrovir)will slow the disease,but not cure it.
3)Zidovudine (Retrovir)prevents spread of the virus through sexual contact.
4)Zidovudine (Retrovir)was the first drug developed to treat acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
5)Zidovudine (Retrovir)therapy frequently results in the development of anemia.

Question 15

The primary purpose of agents for herpes viruses is to
1)inhibit HIV protease.
2)prevent viral DNA synthesis.
3)bind directly to reverse transcriptase DNA.
4)create a defective DNA strand.

Question 16

The client asks the nurse why there aren't better drugs for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection when so much money is spent on research.What is the best response by the nurse?
1)"Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not have enough money."
2)"Developing new drugs is difficult because the virus mutates so readily."
3)"Developing new drugs is difficult because people think acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)is a 'gay' disease."
4)"Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not understand the virus."

Question 17

The nurse is aware that the major structural components of viruses are
1)extracellular parasites.
2)intracellular parasites.
3)extracellular bacteria.
4)intracellular bacteria.

Question 18

Which of the following laboratory tests best evaluates HIV disease?
1)Platelets
2)Liver function studies
3)CD4 count
4)Complete blood count

Question 19

The nurse provides care for clients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).Which laboratory test is the best indicator of effective treatment with antiviral medications?
1)CD4 count
2)Viral load
3)T4 lymphocyte count
4)Absolute neutrophil count

Question 20

The nurse teaches clients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)about the importance of taking their medications as prescribed.What does the nurse recognize as the primary factor for medication noncompliance in the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)population?
1)The necessity of having to take multiple medications throughout the day
2)A lack of understanding for the reason to take the medications
3)The weight gain associated with the medications
4)The difficulty with availability of medications to treat acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Question 21

A client has been prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu)after complaining of influenza-like symptoms.What information should the nurse provide for this client? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)This medication is given by inhalation.
2)Get this prescription filled and begin taking the medication immediately.
3)This medication will keep you from getting the flu.
4)This is an expensive medication.
5)This medication will be helpful if you have influenza or a cold.

Question 22

The client receives zidovudine (Retrovir)for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection.The nurse would increase assessment surveillance for which adverse reactions from this treatment? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)The client complains of fatigue and generalized weakness.
2)The client complains of new onset headache.
3)Constipation
4)Edema
5)The client's liver is palpable on physical examination.

Question 23

A client has just recovered from a long course of therapy for shingles.The client says,"What can I do to keep from having that again?" What information should the nurse provide? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)Try to find healthy outlets for your stress.
2)Once you have had shingles,you are not likely to get it again.
3)Try to keep as physically healthy as possible.
4)There is little you can do to prevent outbreaks.
5)Try to keep your immune system strong by taking good care of your physical and emotional health.

Question 24

A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed medication to a client exposed to hepatitis A.Which information should the nurse provide to this client? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)I am giving you HAV vaccine.
2)You will likely need another injection,or booster,in 6 months.
3)I am giving you hepatitis A immunoglobulin (HAIg).
4)This injection will keep you from contracting hepatitis A.
5)You will not need to worry about contracting hepatitis A for the next 5 to 8 years.

Question 25

A nurse is preparing an education session for a group of public school teachers regarding prevention of influenza.What topics should be included in this session? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)They need to discuss immunization with their personal health care providers due to contact with children.
2)Encourage students and staff to stay home if they are ill.
3)Encourage frequent handwashing for all students and staff.
4)There is little we can do to prevent a pandemic.
5)Anti-influenza drugs should be reserved only for adults who have been diagnosed with influenza.