What are the key characteristics of common viral infections


Pharmacology Problem

Case Study: Anti-infective Agents

A student nurse has to administer a broad-spectrum anti-infective medication to a patient. The patient develops nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea while taking the medication. The student nurse has to teach the patient about the anti-infective medication.

• The faculty member asks the student nurse to identify the difference between a broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum anti-infective medication.

• The patient asks the student nurse what it means to develop resistance to anti-infectives. When the student nurse is teaching the patient about the anti-infective agent, it is important to include what general points to minimize bacterial resistance?

• The faculty member asks the student nurse to identify the three common adverse reactions associated with the use of anti-infectives. This patient is complaining of what common adverse reaction?

Case Study: Antiviral Agents

A patient is being treated with combination antiviral drugs for HIV and locally active antiviral drugs that include zidovudine and acyclovir. The student is preparing a 5-minute presentation on antiviral agents for clinical preconference. The student has to prepare medication information about the antiviral medications that are being administered to the client.

• What are the key characteristics of common viral infections?

• What are the common adverse effects of zidovudine?

• What key nursing considerations should the nurse focus on for the patient receiving a locally active antiviral agent?

The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.

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