Nurs n521 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question text The CNP orders the patient a tetracycline antibiotic and instructs him to avoid taking the medication with foods, beverages, or drugs that contain calcium, iron, or magnesium. The patient takes the antibiotic along with a daily multivitamin, not realizing that the vitamin contains iron. What effect may this have on the tetracycline? Select one: a. Decreased metabolism b. Increased distribution c. Impaired absorption d. Impaired excretion Feedback Your answer is correc...

Pharmacologyadvanced pharmacologyAmerican SentinelLauren Stehlingsharon laubersteinnursingexamtestassignmentsWhich of the following patients should the nurse assigned to a LPN/LVN? A. A 78-year-old patient, admitted with a fractured hip, postoperative day 4. The wound requires a sterile dressing change daily. B. A 36-year-old woman, two days after an appendectomy, who requires ambulation. C. A new colostomy patient, who requires fitting of the drainage appliance and the first irrigation procedur...

eases Society of America released new guidelines advising providers against routine antibiotic treatment of sinusitis, because most cases are caused by viruses. When antibiotics are used, the guidelines suggest: Select one: a. amoxicillin alone. b. amoxicillin-clavulanate instead of amoxicillin alone. c. amoxicillin for one week followed by amoxicillin-clavulanate for one week d. Either b or c. Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: amoxicillin-clavulanate instead of a...

Pharmacologyadvanced pharmacologyAmerican SentinelLauren Stehlingsharon laubersteinnursingexamtestassignmentsWhich of the following patients should the nurse assigned to a LPN/LVN? A. A 78-year-old patient, admitted with a fractured hip, postoperative day 4. The wound requires a sterile dressing change daily. B. A 36-year-old woman, two days after an appendectomy, who requires ambulation. C. A new colostomy patient, who requires fitting of the drainage appliance and the first irrigation procedur...

Assignment 3 L. P., age 23, is a Hispanic woman who graduated from college last year. She reports to the CNP in her local community mental health center. She began working as an accountant 1 month after graduating. Approximately 2 months ago, she moved into a two­bedroom apartment with another

Discussion 8 J. L., a 27­year­old African­American female account executive, presents to the Family Medicine office for her annual checkup with her CNP. She has no significant past medical history. Her medications include calcium carbonate 500 mg orally twice a day and a multivitamin daily. She exercises regularly. Her family history is significant for cardiovascular disease (her father had an MI at age 54 and died of a further MI at age 63). She notes that she has been dating her cu...

Assignment 2 R. W. is a 64­year­old Caucasian postal clerk who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the past 35 years. He reports to his CNP in his family practice clinic. He presents with progressive difficulty getting his breath while doing simple tasks. He is having difficulty doing any manual work, but he has no symptoms when working behind his desk. He also reports a cough, fatigue, and weight loss. He has been treated for three respiratory infections a year for the past 3 y...

Assignment 2 R. W. is a 64­year­old Caucasian postal clerk who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the past 35 years. He reports to his CNP in his family practice clinic. He presents with progressive difficulty getting his breath while doing simple tasks. He is having difficulty doing any manual work, but he has no symptoms when working behind his desk. He also reports a cough, fatigue, and weight loss. He has been treated for three respiratory infections a year for the past 3 y...

Discussion 5 C. J. is a 55­year­old Hmong postmenopausal woman presenting with a 2­year history of incontine