A patient with an autoimmune disorder tells the nurse, My family keeps telling me I don't look sick. Which problem should the nurse use to guide this patient's care?
1. lack of family comprehension about the disease process
2. alteration in body functions
3. inability of the patient to cope with the health problem
4. inability of the patient to tolerate activity
Question 2A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What should the nurse do first to assist this patient?
1. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine.
2. Maintain an airway.
3. Provide calm reassurance.
4. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
Question 3A patient tells the nurse, I had this arthritis pain under control, but then I learned I might lose my job. How should the nurse respond?
1. Well, we'd better do everything to help you before you lose your health benefits.
2. I'm sure you'll find another job.
3. Stress can exacerbate arthritis.
4. Have you considered going on disability?
Question 4The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with HIV. Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
1. I know to use an oil-based lubricant to prevent giving the disease to my partner.
2. I know I have to practice safe sex with my partner.
3. I will not share my toothbrush or razor with my partner.
4. I know I can't donate blood anymore because I have HIV.
Question 5A patient diagnosed with HIV has an HIV viral load test of 9,000 copies/mL. What should this test result suggest to the nurse?
1. The current prescribed medication therapy is not effective.
2. The current prescribed medication therapy is effective.
3. The dose of prescribed medication can be reduced.
4. A less toxic medication needs to be prescribed.
Question 6A patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis is not responding to NSAID therapy. The nurse anticipates that which medications and therapies will be considered for this patient's treatment?
Select all that apply.
1. gold salt
2. plasmapheresis
3. methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
4. infliximab (Remicade)
5. corticosteroids
Question 7A patient diagnosed with AIDS complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia. Which medication would be the most effective to relieve the anorexia, as well as to stimulate the patient's appetite?
1. megestrol (Megace)
2. ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
3. zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
4. abacavir (Ziagen)