Nursing Elites

1. What is true about antiretroviral drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

• A. A few missed doses per month are acceptable
• B. Only specific licensed drugs are effective
• C. These drugs inhibit viral replication
• D. These drugs eradicate the virus

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is that antiretroviral drugs inhibit viral replication. These medications work by interfering with the ability of the HIV virus to multiply in the body, helping to control the infection. Choice A is incorrect because consistency in taking antiretroviral drugs is crucial to their effectiveness. Missing doses can lead to treatment failure and the development of drug-resistant strains of HIV. Choice B is incorrect as there are multiple licensed drugs that are effective in treating HIV. Choice D is also incorrect as antiretroviral drugs do not kill the virus but rather suppress its replication.

2. The client with rheumatoid arthritis is having her rheumatoid factor (RF) drawn while she is having a flare-up of the disease. Which result is seen in clients with rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. Factor does not change
• B. Decreased level of rheumatoid arthritis
• C. A positive rheumatoid factor
• D. A negative rheumatoid factor

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. A client arrives speaking only Spanish. What is the priority nursing intervention?

• A. Give the client a tour of the unit
• B. Verify the reason for admission
• C. Request a medical interpreter
• D. Call the chaplain for support

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse suspect?

• A. Systemic sclerosis
• B. Sjogren's syndrome
• C. Chron's disease
• D. Discoid lupus

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. The mother of a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will develop illnesses from being around people from outside of their family. What is the nurse's best response?

• A. "You should never go around people after your baby is born,"?
• B. "Why do you think that is a bad idea?"?
• C. "Tell me more about that."?
• D. "I did that, and my kids turned out just fine."?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

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