RN VATI Pharm Assessment 2016

Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection and is treated with several antibiotic medications. Didanosine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used for the treatment of HIV. Human immunodeficiency virus MY ANSWER Didanosine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used for the treatment of HIV. It reduces HIV cognitive manifestations by inhibiting DNA synthesis and viral replication, but must be used in conjunction with other antiretroviral agents to prevent the development of resistance. Bacterial meningitis Didanosine is an antiretroviral medication used to inhibit replication of HIV-1. Bacterial meningitis is not a viral infection and is treated with different therapies. Syphilis Didanosine is an antiretroviral medication used to inhibit replication of HIV-1. Syphilis is an infection caused by a spirochete that is treated with benzathine penicillin G. Improved urinary output Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, which acts by drawing fluid into the nephron and increasing urinary output. The nurse should monitor the client's fluid status during treatment with mannitol. Resolution of diabetic ketoacidosis Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that alters the osmolality of the circulating blood. It is used for reduction of edema, systemically as well as intraocularly and intracranially. It is also used to avert potential renal failure; however, this medication is not used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. Decreased brain natriuretic peptide levels