A Patient Is Being Treated for a Systemic Fungal Infection

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for a systemic fungal infection with amphotericin B [Abelcet] and will be discharged home from the hospital to complete every other day infusions of the medication for 6 to 8 weeks. The nurse provides discharge teaching before dismissal. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I may experience headaches and pain in my lower back, legs, and abdomen."
• B) "I may need to take potassium supplements while taking this drug."
• C) "I should take acetaminophen and diphenhydramine before each infusion."
• D) "I will need to have blood drawn for serum creatinine and BUN levels every 3 to 4 days."

Understand the anatomy of the nervous system and its components.

Recognize symptoms and potential causes of nerve damage or compression.

Differentiate between the various plexuses and the nerves associated with them.

Associate specific nerves with their motor and sensory innervations.

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Definitions:

Cortex

In plants, ground tissue bounded by the epidermis and vascular tissue in stems and roots; in animals, outer layer of an organ, such as the cortex of the kidney or adrenal gland.

Vascular Cylinder

The central part of a plant's root system that contains the plant's vascular tissue, including xylem and phloem, for water and nutrient transport.

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material in the roots of plants that is impervious to water and solutes, controlling the flow into the vascular system.

Endodermis

The endodermis is the innermost layer of cells in the root cortex of plants, serving as a selective barrier that regulates the flow of water and nutrients from the soil into the vascular system.