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Title: An 80-year-old patient with chronic renal failure is admitted to the hospital with herpes simplex. ...
Post by: haileykopp on Mar 6, 2019
An 80-year-old patient with chronic renal failure is admitted to the hospital with herpes simplex. The acyclovir (Zovirax) is to be administered parenterally. When preparing to administer this medication, what would the nurse expect in regard to the dose?
A)The dose is smaller due to the herpes simplex.
B)The dose is smaller based on the patient's kidney function.
C)The dose is higher in treating genital herpes.
D)The dose is higher if the creatinine is above 4.0 mg/dL.


Title: An 80-year-old patient with chronic renal failure is admitted to the hospital with herpes simplex. ...
Post by: asdoooeoe on Mar 6, 2019
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