A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV-I infection and is prescribed zidovudine as part of antiretroviral therapy. The nurse should monitor the client for Which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Renal failure
Metabolic alkalosis
Aplastic anemia
Cardiac dysrhythmia
The Correct Answer is C
Zidovudine (AZT) is an antiretroviral drug used in treatment of HIV to suppress viral replication. It causes aplastic anemia, suppression of the bone marrow, leasing to reduces production of all hematopoietic cell lines including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
A, B, and D - are not associated with Zidovudine use
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic agent that is ototoxic which may present as tinnitus, hearing loss and vestibular disturbances
A-Cisplatin causes diarrhea
B-Cisplatin does not cause weight gain
D-Cisplatin causes hypokalemia
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Pediatric clients have a straighter and shorter ear canal as compared to adults. Pulling the auricle down and back helps straighten the ear canal, allowing easier administration of the eardrops and ensuring that they reach the tympanic membrane. This technique is preferred to avoid injury to the ear canal and tympanic membrane
B. Pulling the auricle down and out inhibits visualization of the canal
C. Pulling the auricle down and back obstructs the ear canal and hinder the proper administration of eardrops.
D. Pulling the auricle up and out is used in adults
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