Which topic is linked to the Physiologic Integrity domain due to antiviral administration?

Which topic is linked to the Physiologic Integrity domain due to antiviral administration?

• A. Acyclovir administration
• B. Bed bugs
• C. Koplik spots
• D. Enterobiasis

Answer: (A)

Administering antiviral medication and monitoring its effects fall squarely under managing pharmacologic therapies within Physiologic Integrity. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug, so topics around its correct dosing, route (oral vs IV), infusion rate, hydration to protect the kidneys, and monitoring for therapeutic response or adverse effects are central to safe and effective physical health care. The nurse must assess renal function, ensure proper dosing, watch for nephrotoxicity or neurotoxicity, and recognize signs of allergic or infusion-related reactions—all part of maintaining physiologic stability. The other options don’t center on antiviral administration. Bed bugs relate to infestation control and public health, Koplik spots are a clinical sign of measles, and Enterobiasis is a parasitic infection—topics important to pediatric care but not specifically tied to administering antiviral therapy.

Administering antiviral medication and monitoring its effects fall squarely under managing pharmacologic therapies within Physiologic Integrity. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug, so topics around its correct dosing, route (oral vs IV), infusion rate, hydration to protect the kidneys, and monitoring for therapeutic response or adverse effects are central to safe and effective physical health care. The nurse must assess renal function, ensure proper dosing, watch for nephrotoxicity or neurotoxicity, and recognize signs of allergic or infusion-related reactions—all part of maintaining physiologic stability.

The other options don’t center on antiviral administration. Bed bugs relate to infestation control and public health, Koplik spots are a clinical sign of measles, and Enterobiasis is a parasitic infection—topics important to pediatric care but not specifically tied to administering antiviral therapy.