Thick viscous secretions in the respiratory tract are a cont…

Thick viscous secretions in the respiratory tract are a continual problem for patients with cystic fibrosis and contribute to lung function decline.S ome of this viscosity is due to the accumulation of DNA fragments from ruptured neutrophils. Which of the following agents is used to cleave this DNA debris and decrease sputum viscosity?

You are covering the acute admission unit on a Saturday afte…

You are covering the acute admission unit on a Saturday afternoon, when you hear reports a member of nursing staff has suffered from a needle stick injury. You are approached by the nurse affected asking for your advice on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). What advice do you provide to the nurse?

Briefly, discuss the mode of action and selectivity of prote…

Briefly, discuss the mode of action and selectivity of protease inhibitors (e.g.darunavir) in antiretroviral therapy and explain how the use of a boosted protease regimen (e.g. emtricitabine and tenofovir disproxil with darunavir boosted by ritonavir) can be beneficial to patient treatment.

A postoperative appendectomy patient has a nasogastric tube…

A postoperative appendectomy patient has a nasogastric tube and wonders why the previous nurse told him that he was receiving an IV “ulcer-preventing” medication called pantoprazole. The patient states that he has never had any stomach problems in his life. Which is the best response by the nurse?