A patient who is HIV positive is taking 3 different classifications of anti-retroviral medications.  Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for more teaching by the nurse?

A patient received a tuberculosis skin test (TST) of purified protein derivative (PPD) 72 hours ago.  Which assessment finding from the injection area should be interpreted as a positive PPD reaction?

A patient has a bacterial infection, but the causative agent is not known.  Which type of antibiotics will most likely be prescribed for this patient?

A patient is taking tuberculosis drug therapy.  Which medication should be avoided during the course of this therapy?

Why are erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA’s) prescribed for patients with chronic kidney disease?  ESA’s:

A patient is having an anaphylactic reaction to an intravenous (IV) antibacterial medication.  Which action should the nurse take first?

A patient is taking warfarin to prevent blood clots.  Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse? 

Which medication can cause tooth discoloration in young children?

Which antifungal medication has a risk of causing “Red Man Syndrome”?

A nurse is reading about the difference between antiviral drugs and antiretroviral drugs.  Which statement would be true about these classifications?  Antivirals and antiretroviral drugs: