A client with symptoms of influenza that started the previous day asks the clinic nurse about taking oseltamivir to treat the infection. Which response should the nurse provide?
Advise the client that once symptoms occur it is too late to receive an influenza vaccination.
Explain to the client that antibiotics are not useful in treating viral infections such as influenza.
Refer the client to the healthcare provider at the clinic to obtain a medication prescription.
Instruct the client that over-the-counter medications are sufficient to manage influenza symptoms.
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A rationale
Advising the client that it is too late to receive an influenza vaccination once symptoms occur is correct, but it does not address the client’s question about oseltamivir.
Choice B rationale
Explaining that antibiotics are not useful in treating viral infections is correct, but it does not address the client’s question about oseltamivir.
Choice C rationale
Referring the client to the healthcare provider to obtain a medication prescription is the most appropriate response. Oseltamivir is an antiviral medication that can be effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Choice D rationale
Instructing the client that over-the-counter medications are sufficient to manage influenza symptoms is not appropriate, as oseltamivir can help reduce the severity and duration of the illness if taken early.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Reported history of alcoholism is the most important assessment finding to address before administering terbinafine HCL. Terbinafine is metabolized by the liver, and clients with a history of alcoholism may have impaired liver function, increasing the risk of hepatotoxicity. Monitoring liver function and assessing for signs of liver damage are crucial before starting treatment.
Choice B rationale
Toenails appear thick and yellow is a common symptom of fungal toenail infection, but it is not the most critical assessment finding to address before administering terbinafine HCL. The focus should be on assessing liver function.
Choice C rationale
Employed as a construction worker is not the most critical assessment finding to address before administering terbinafine HCL. While occupational exposure to fungi may be relevant, the primary concern is liver function.
Choice D rationale
White blood cell count of 8,500/mm³ (8.5 x 10⁹/L) is within the normal range and is not the most critical assessment finding to address before administering terbinafine HCL. The primary concern is liver function.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Topical antifungals are used to treat fungal infections and are not effective for psoriasis, which is an autoimmune condition.
Choice B rationale
Colloidal oatmeal-based lotion can help soothe the skin but does not address the underlying inflammation and scaling associated with psoriasis.
Choice C rationale
Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment for psoriasis. They help reduce inflammation, itching, and redness associated with psoriatic plaques.
Choice D rationale
Topical analgesics can help relieve pain but do not address the underlying inflammation and scaling associated with psoriasis.