Nursing Considerations: Antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
- Monitor renal, liver, and pancreatic function.
- Monitor s/s lactic acidosis.
- want retrovirus load to be low
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Antiretroviral Drugs
2
Q
Strict adherence to medication schedule
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Antiretroviral Drugs
3
Q
- The importance of compliance with the medication therapy.
- Call doctor if signs of kidney, liver, pancreatic dysfct occur.
- Call for s/s lactic acidosis – muscle pain or cramps, abdominal pain.
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Anti-retro viral drugs
4
Q
- Assess for renal impairment
- Assess for nephrotoxicity especially if using long-term
- Monitor for improvement of symptoms
- Assess for seizure history
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Anti-Herpes Drugs
5
Q
Encourage fluids
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Anti-Herpes Drugs
6
Q
- Does not cure herpes, suppresses the infection.
- Can be used long-term for prevention of outbreaks
- Avoid sexual contact while lesions present
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Anti-herpes drugs
