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Antonia, a 24-year-old woman with medical history of asthma, migraines, and seizure
disorder comes
to the health care provider complaining of a productive cough, fever, and flulike
symptoms. Her sputum
culture is positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Levofoxacin 500mg/d for 10 days
has been prescribed.
1. To which drug class does levofoxacin belong, and what is the
mechanism of action?
2. What side effects should the nurse educate the patient about?
3. What adverse reactions are associated with this medication?
3. What patient teaching can you advise Pedring while taking each drug?
What are the stages in the replication cycle of a virus?
b) Maraviroc
c) Raltegravir
d) Ritonavir
e) Zidovudine
f) Acyclovir
2. Problem Solving:
a. The recommended dose of acyclovir for immunocompetent children under 12
years is 15-20 mg/kg/ day divided in three doses. What is the safe dose range for
a child who weighs 44 pounds?
b. A 35-yearl old male patient has been HIV positive for 12 years. His medications
includes zidovudine. When being interviewed by the nurse during a routine clinic
appointment, he complains of declining vision, headaches, and daily temperature
elevations. Physical examination findings include multiple enlarged lymph nodes
and several white retinal patches.
What are the patient teaching for clients who are receiving antivirals for CMV?
List down fungal
infections (systemic and
local) 1.
2.
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3.
Explain the life cycle of a Plasmodium (in not less than 50 words)
List down the type of helminths and its mode of entry into the body.
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1. The drug handbook states that the therapeutic dose of metronidazole is 7.5mg/kg
every 6 hours. A child is prescribed metronidazole (flagyl) 500mg in 100ml D5W every 6
hours. The child is 5’6” and weighs 145 lbs. Is the dose safe and effective? Show the
exact dosage.
MATCHING TYPE:
1. Skin a. Tinea capitis
2. Foot b. Tinea corporis
3. Groin c. Tinea cruris
4. Scalp d. Tinea pedis