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Which statements are limitations of administering medication through the oral route? Select all that apply. A. Insulin and gentamicin are destroyed by digestive fluids B. Absorption is the slowest and least dependable C. The digestive system enzymes are bypassed D. Teeth can be damaged or discolored by enteral medications E. Medication cannot be administered orally to patients who are likely to aspirate or are unconscious - A, B, D, E Which equipment would the nurse use to measure less t...

Which stage of new drug development involves giving the medication to large numbers of individuals with the disorder that the medication intends to treat? A. Developmental stage - phase 1 B. Developmental stage - phase 2 C. Developmental stage - phase 3 D. Postmarketing surveillance stage - C. Developmental stage - phase 3 Which legislation was enacted to stimulate development and availability of drugs to treat rare diseases? A. The Food and Drug Act of 1979 B. The Fast Tracking rules C...

Patient comes in with symptoms of mania followed by periods of depression; what is it? - bipolar 1 patient comes in with hypomania/regular mood (euthymic) followed by periods of depression, what is it? - bipolar 2 how many symptoms of mania must you have to have "full" mania? - seven of thirteen what is the difference between mania and hypomania? - hypomania has less severe symptoms; 3 symptoms over shorter period of time (hypomania) Cyclothymia - a disorder that consists of mood swings ...

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? - Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: - is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? - Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: - the time between drug administration and maximum concentration of dr...

What factors are associated with clinical judgment when prescribing medications? - Prescribing a drug is based on a thorough assessment of the patient and the patient's environment. The determination of potential medical and nursing diagnoses, a review of the potential alternative therapies, specific knowledge about the drug chosen, and the disease process it is going to treat, known as patient centered care. The best therapy is usually the least invasive, least expensive, and the least li...

The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best describes the purpose of a health history? A. To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse. B. To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information. C. To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment. D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health. - To provide a database of subjective information ab...

The nurse is providing nutrition information to the mother of a 1 year old child. Which of these statements represents accurate information for this age group? A. It is important to maintain adequate fat and calorie intake. B. The recommended dietary allowances for an infant are the same as for an adolescent. C. At this age the baby's growth is minimal so caloric requirements are decreased. D. The baby should be placed on skim milk to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease when older...

what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? - 18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing. - it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and improve/ clear thinking. what were the two nursing ...

What are the functions of the kidneys? - Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? - ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - peripheral tissue insu...

A patient has rapid weight gain, amenorrhea without pregnancy, and mild hypertension. Once confirmatory tests are performed, what is a possible treatment for this patient? - Pituitary tumor resection A patient has unexplained weight loss and the provider notes increased skin pigmentation on lightexposed skin folds along with darkened palmar creases. Which laboratory tests will the provider order vs NOT order - ORDER: Serum ACTH, Serum electrolytes, TB skin testing NOT: Serum cortisol T or ...

What is the definition of complementary? - non-mainstream practice used together with conventional medicine What is the definition of alternative? - non-mainstream practice that is used in place of conventional medicine -used in place of others Most common alternative medicine? - dietary supplements What is the most important thing to ask when it comes to complementary/alternative medicine? - is it safe and does it work? What is an Adverse effect of dietary supplement regulation? - FDA c...

Skill development in children proceeds in two processes: - cephalocaudal proximodistal Erikson's stages of development: - Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 1 year) Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (1 to 3 years) Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 6 years) Industry vs. Inferiority (6 to 12 years) Identity vs. Role Confusion (12 to 18 years) During the toddler years, the child moves from the _______________ to the _________________ stage of development. - sensorimotor preoperational Preschoolers grow slow...

Which statement best reflects evidenced-based practice (EBP)? a. EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices B. EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for treatment of patients. c. EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience. d. the patient's own preferences are not important with EBP - C A 59-year-old tells the nurse that he has ulcerative collitis. He has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. How would the nurse best docume...

What are the two systems of the ANS? - sympathetic and parasympathetic What response does the Sympathetic Nervous System stimulate? - Fight or Flight response What response does the Parasympathetic Nervous System stimulate? - Rest and Digest Andregenic Agents can also be known as _____________. - symapthomometics The Beta 1 receptor controls what body system? - Cardiac (heart) What response in the heart is caused by stimulation of the Beta 1 receptor? - Makes it beat faster and stronger T...

Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice - Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing profession embrace? - Responsibility and accountability Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their practice. - join professional organizations in large numbers what allows a nurse to exert referent power over a...

After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. - A 2. A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, is nauseated, and feels hot. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. - C 3. The patients record, laboratory studies, objective data...

What is a primary source - research done by the authors What is a secondary source - A source looking at someone else's research (lit review) - researchers are compiling their research based off of others research Why isn't evidence-based practice not used - - time consuming - staff may not be aware of how to read or may not understand what it is saying How do you narrow down your results for a literature search? - - Publication date (w/in 5 yrs) - Type of article (magazine, peer review)...

The occupational health nurse is planning a safety inservice for a group of clerical workers. Which of the following topics would be most beneficial? A) Principles of body alignment B) The use of protective clothing C) The use of ear plugs D) Appropriate storage of combustable cleaning solutions - A A patient has presented to the Emergency Department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, which of the following should be included in the plan of care? A) Wa...

The nurse practices nursing in conformity with the code of ethics for professional registered nurses. This code: - Defines the principles by which nurses' provide care to their clients An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and cough. The physician asks the nurse to measure vital signs, auscultate lung sounds, listen to heart sounds, determine the level of comfort, and collect blood and sputum samples for analysis. The nurse is performing what aspect of practice? - ...

Which of the following would most immediately threaten an individual's safety? Lack of water 70% humidity A sprained ankle Unrefrigerated fresh vegetables - a. Lack of Water The developmental stage that carries the highest risk of an injury from a fall is: Adulthood School age Older Adulthood Preschool - Older Adulthood Mrs. Field falls asleep while smoking in bed and drops the burning cigarette on her blanket. When she awakens, her bed is on fire, and she quickly calls the nurse. On...