NSG 231 Exam 5 Questions
And Answers
What are the Cs of the prodrome of rubeola?
✓~ cough
coryza
conjuntivitis
What viral infection is characterized by sudden high fevers for 3-4days but is
otherwise asymptomatic? A rash will often appear when the fever dissipates.
✓~ Roseola infantum (HHV-6)
What finding is a leading AIDS indicator?
✓~ CD4 counts of less than 200 cells/mm3
What are the potential benefits of early initiation of antiretroviral therapy in
the asymptomatic HIV-infected client?
, ✓~ Control of viral replication, decreased risk of drug toxicity, prevention of
progressive immunodeficiency
During the time that a client is taking zidovudine, frequent monitoring of which
lab value is required?
✓~ CBC, renal function, hepatic function
The nurse is assessing a client taking zidovudine. What should the nurse expect
to see if the client is experiencing side effects?
✓~ numbness and pain in lower extremities, headache, difficulty swallowing
During the time that a client is taking efavirenz, periodic moitoring of which lab
values is required?
✓~ renal function
What should the nurse assess in a client taking efavirenz if he appears to be
experiencing side effects?
✓~ CNS effects, diarrhea, rash
,A client is being discharged on efavirenz. What priority teaching info should be
given to this client?
✓~ Don't take St Johns Wort, it will decrease the effectiveness.
Avoid alcohol and this drug can cause convulsions and possible liver damage.
At what intervals is lopinavir generally scheduled to be taken?
✓~ twice a day
What lab values are priorities for the nurse to monitor in a pt taking lopinavir?
✓~ liver function, triglycerides, cholesterol, blood glucose
the client is being discharged on lopinavir. what priority teaching info should
this client receive?
✓~ you cannot take St johns wort, you should take this med w/ food, you will need to
learn to measure your blood gluc level, you may experience an allergic reaction and
should contact your health care provider
In the pregnant client, zidovudine monotherapy is begun at how many week of
gestation?
, ✓~ 14 wks
What side effects would the nurse expect to see in a client taking lopinavir?
✓~ vomiting, diarrhea, nausea
What are some AIDS defining conditions?
✓~ CD4 <200
How is HIV transmitted?
✓~ blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk
Dx for HIV
✓~ rapid
HIV Elisa
What does an acute primary HIV infection look like?
✓~ 2-4 wks after exposure
flu-like sympt lasting 1.5-2wks
And Answers
What are the Cs of the prodrome of rubeola?
✓~ cough
coryza
conjuntivitis
What viral infection is characterized by sudden high fevers for 3-4days but is
otherwise asymptomatic? A rash will often appear when the fever dissipates.
✓~ Roseola infantum (HHV-6)
What finding is a leading AIDS indicator?
✓~ CD4 counts of less than 200 cells/mm3
What are the potential benefits of early initiation of antiretroviral therapy in
the asymptomatic HIV-infected client?
, ✓~ Control of viral replication, decreased risk of drug toxicity, prevention of
progressive immunodeficiency
During the time that a client is taking zidovudine, frequent monitoring of which
lab value is required?
✓~ CBC, renal function, hepatic function
The nurse is assessing a client taking zidovudine. What should the nurse expect
to see if the client is experiencing side effects?
✓~ numbness and pain in lower extremities, headache, difficulty swallowing
During the time that a client is taking efavirenz, periodic moitoring of which lab
values is required?
✓~ renal function
What should the nurse assess in a client taking efavirenz if he appears to be
experiencing side effects?
✓~ CNS effects, diarrhea, rash
,A client is being discharged on efavirenz. What priority teaching info should be
given to this client?
✓~ Don't take St Johns Wort, it will decrease the effectiveness.
Avoid alcohol and this drug can cause convulsions and possible liver damage.
At what intervals is lopinavir generally scheduled to be taken?
✓~ twice a day
What lab values are priorities for the nurse to monitor in a pt taking lopinavir?
✓~ liver function, triglycerides, cholesterol, blood glucose
the client is being discharged on lopinavir. what priority teaching info should
this client receive?
✓~ you cannot take St johns wort, you should take this med w/ food, you will need to
learn to measure your blood gluc level, you may experience an allergic reaction and
should contact your health care provider
In the pregnant client, zidovudine monotherapy is begun at how many week of
gestation?
, ✓~ 14 wks
What side effects would the nurse expect to see in a client taking lopinavir?
✓~ vomiting, diarrhea, nausea
What are some AIDS defining conditions?
✓~ CD4 <200
How is HIV transmitted?
✓~ blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk
Dx for HIV
✓~ rapid
HIV Elisa
What does an acute primary HIV infection look like?
✓~ 2-4 wks after exposure
flu-like sympt lasting 1.5-2wks
