Which of the following antidiabetic medication is contraindicated 48 hours after
receiving contrast dye
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Metformin
What information is vital for you to know prior to administering an ordered dose of
digoxin
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Heart rate
,What is the cardiac rhythm?
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NOT: Sinus rhythm with first-degree AV block
The nurse is taking care of a patient who is terminally ill and has a DNR on file. Their
patient has a sudden cardiac arrest and family wants CPR initiated. How should you
respond?
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Honor the patient's wishes
Your patient had a TB skin test done on Thursday at 2:45 PM
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Saturday at 3 PM
Your patient with asthma is prescribed budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort®) twice
daily. What would you include in your patient education?
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, Take 2 puffs of SYMBICORT in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening
Take your SYMBICORT inhaler out of the foil pouch and write the date on
the box. If you are using your inhaler for the first time, you need to prime it.
TO PRIME YOUR INHALER:
Hold it in the upright position as shown
Shake your inhaler well for 5 seconds
Remove the mouthpiece cover by squeezing gently at both sides, then
pulling out
Hold the inhaler facing away from you, and release a test spray
Shake it again for 5 seconds and release a second test spray
TO USE YOUR INHALER:
Step 1: Shake your inhaler well for 5 seconds. Remove the mouthpiece
cover by squeezing gently at both sides, then pulling out. Check the
mouthpiece for foreign objects.
Step 2: Breathe out fully (exhale). Hold the inhaler up to your mouth. Place
the white mouthpiece fully into your mouth and close your lips around it.
Make sure that the inhaler is upright and that the opening of the
mouthpiece is pointing toward the back of your throat.
Step 3: Breathe in (inhale) deeply and slowly through your mouth. Press
down firmly and fully on the top of the counter on the inhaler to release the
medicine.
Step 4: Continue to breathe in (inhale) and then hold your breath for about
10 seconds, or for as long as it is comfortable. Before you breathe out
(exhale), release your finger from the top of the counter. Keep your inhaler
upright and remove it from your mouth.
Step 5: Shake your inhaler again for 5 seconds and repeat steps 2 to 4.
After using your SYMBICORT inhaler:
Put the cover back on
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out
Don’t swallow the water
Reading the actuation counter
The actuation counter on top of the inhaler helps to monitor the amount of
medication remaining and helps you know when to refill your prescription.
receiving contrast dye
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Metformin
What information is vital for you to know prior to administering an ordered dose of
digoxin
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Heart rate
,What is the cardiac rhythm?
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NOT: Sinus rhythm with first-degree AV block
The nurse is taking care of a patient who is terminally ill and has a DNR on file. Their
patient has a sudden cardiac arrest and family wants CPR initiated. How should you
respond?
Give this one a try later!
Honor the patient's wishes
Your patient had a TB skin test done on Thursday at 2:45 PM
Give this one a try later!
Saturday at 3 PM
Your patient with asthma is prescribed budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort®) twice
daily. What would you include in your patient education?
Give this one a try later!
, Take 2 puffs of SYMBICORT in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening
Take your SYMBICORT inhaler out of the foil pouch and write the date on
the box. If you are using your inhaler for the first time, you need to prime it.
TO PRIME YOUR INHALER:
Hold it in the upright position as shown
Shake your inhaler well for 5 seconds
Remove the mouthpiece cover by squeezing gently at both sides, then
pulling out
Hold the inhaler facing away from you, and release a test spray
Shake it again for 5 seconds and release a second test spray
TO USE YOUR INHALER:
Step 1: Shake your inhaler well for 5 seconds. Remove the mouthpiece
cover by squeezing gently at both sides, then pulling out. Check the
mouthpiece for foreign objects.
Step 2: Breathe out fully (exhale). Hold the inhaler up to your mouth. Place
the white mouthpiece fully into your mouth and close your lips around it.
Make sure that the inhaler is upright and that the opening of the
mouthpiece is pointing toward the back of your throat.
Step 3: Breathe in (inhale) deeply and slowly through your mouth. Press
down firmly and fully on the top of the counter on the inhaler to release the
medicine.
Step 4: Continue to breathe in (inhale) and then hold your breath for about
10 seconds, or for as long as it is comfortable. Before you breathe out
(exhale), release your finger from the top of the counter. Keep your inhaler
upright and remove it from your mouth.
Step 5: Shake your inhaler again for 5 seconds and repeat steps 2 to 4.
After using your SYMBICORT inhaler:
Put the cover back on
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out
Don’t swallow the water
Reading the actuation counter
The actuation counter on top of the inhaler helps to monitor the amount of
medication remaining and helps you know when to refill your prescription.
