Patho book Nclex questions Flashcards
HIV affects which cells?
T cells, macrophages, dendrite cells
Invasive factors a pathogen produces to facilitate penetrating host tissue?
Enzymes
Convalescent stage of disease
resolution of symptoms
How does the epithelial surface keep pathogens out?
by secreting antimicrobial enzymes
Serology testing tests what?
Antibody levels
Type 1 hypersensitivity releases
histamine & acetylcholine (vasodilation & smooth muscle contraction)
Monitor for what with erythromycin?
Cardiac dysrythmias
What should you give prior to amphotericin B
tylenol & benadryl
If pt has dyspepsia after cipro?
Tell them to take antacid 2 hr after
Monitor what when pt is on gentamycin?
urine output
When pt is taking ketoconazole, tell pt to report what adverse?
gynecomastia
What is alternative drug for pt allergic to penicillin?
erythromycin
If pt is taking rifampin? What should they do for contraceptives?
use additional contraceptives to the oral
Chloroquine teaching
wear sunglasses, avoid driving, take w/food
Caution what for fluoroquinolones/cipro?
tendon