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in the morning before the child goes to school - ANS Methylphenidate: A CNS stimulant for (ADHD) in children, dose should be administered GI complaints, such as diarrhea - ANS Quinidine: given for dysrhythmias, has the most common side effect of Have another nurse check the prescription. An important intervention because death can occur from overdose. - ANS Methotrexate: A disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis What is the most ...

A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course of treatment for the nurse to administer? - ANS a. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously. b. Baclofen three times a day. c. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally. d. Immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically. a Rationale Multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses are caused by inflammation in the central nervo...

Digoxin (Lanoxin) - positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? - ANS Always take apical pulse for one full minute Client with a long hx of daily digoxin and fourosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity because - ANS Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity What can happen when Digoxin is taken with Dronedarone (Multaq), which is another anti-dysrhythmic drug...

What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? -ANS Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan -ANS Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan -ANS Tremors What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) -ANS For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) -ANS Oily stool and flatulence Nursi...

Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure - ANS 2 A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine - ANS 2 Which first line me...

The nurse cares for a client receiving vancomycin for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. After reviewing the list of medications that the client is taking concurrently, which drug interactions concern the nurse? Select all that apply. 1. Polyethylene glycol 2. NSAIDs 3. Aminoglycosides 4. Cyclosporine 5. Acetaminophen - ANS 2, 3, 4 The nurse cares for a client who has a history of congestive heart failure. The client has prescriptions of furosemide and gentamicin for ...

The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most important for the nurse to assess? A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods B. Reports of nausea or vomiting C. Therapeutic serum drug levels D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose - ANS A The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. Wha...

Which clinical finding would the nurse anticipate if a client who sustained severe burns over 40% of the surface area of the body develops water intoxication? - ANS Disorientation with twitching Rationale: Excess extracellular fluid moves into cells (water intoxication). Intracellular fluid excess in sensitive brain cells causes altered mental status; other signs include twitching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and convulsions. Test-taking tip: the present of absolute words ...

Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? a-Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas b-assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed c-evaluate the client's ability to recognize the urge to defecate d-determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements - ANS D rationale the nurse should ensure that the client is not experiencing diarrhea (answer choice D)...

Warfarin - ANS Drug class: Anticoagulants Indication: To prevent thrombosis without spontaneous bleeding Common Side Effects/Adverse Effects: Hemorrhage (decreased BP, elevated HR, discolored urine or stools, bruises, petechial, hematomas, persistent headche or faintness, pelvic pan, lumbar pain) Should wear medical bracelet **Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol, avoid excessive consumption of foods high in vitamin K Labs: PT-INR(2-3) Contraindications: Pregnancy, vi...

List the criteria a medication needs to have for OTC status - ANS Low risk of A/Es Easy to use Treats symptoms easy to diagnose and easy to treat High therapeutic index Low potential for abuse Ltd drug interactions List disadvantages of OTC meds - ANS May delay treatment for serious illness What's a high-alert med? Give an example. - ANS A medication that has a high risk of harm if given inaccurately. Strategies to reduce errors, such as second nurse checks ...

Ten minutes after the initiation of a blood transfusion, a client reports lumbar pain. What is the next nursing action? - ANS Stop the transfusion. The healthcare provider prescribes an intravenous medication for a client who has been admitted for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. When preparing to initiate an intravenous line, the nurse applies the tourniquet to select the site. When should the nurse release the tourniquet? - ANS When the needle enters the...

In logistic regression, the relationship between the probability of success and the predicting variables is nonlinear. - ANS TRUE: The equation that links the predictors to the probability is:

Logistic regression, we model the__________________, not the response variable, given the predicting variables. - ANS probability of a success g link function - ANS link the probability of success to the predicting variables 3 assumptions of the logistic regression model - ANS Linearity, Independence, Logit link function Logistic Model: Linearity assumption - ANS Similar to the regression model we have learned in the previous lectures, the relationship we...

response (dependent) variables - ANS one particular variable that we are interested in understanding or modeling (y) predicting or explanatory (independent) variables - ANS a set of other variables that might be useful in predicting or modeling the response variable (x1, x2) What kind of variable is a response variable and why? - ANS random, because it varies with changes in the predictor/s along with other random changes. What kind of variable is a predicting va...

Funeral Arranger practice test Questions And Answers

The deceased was of legal age - ANS A will is an instrument for the ordered disposition of real and personal property that is to take effect upon death. Which of the following is a requirement for a will to take effect? The GPL for retention, and the casket and vault price list for reference only - ANS The Funeral Rule, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has many provisions. These include mandated disclosures and restrictive actions. At the very start of ...

Funeral director: defined - ANS 18 yrs old, good moral , know rules and regulation , signs of death and how death may be determined. Consist of preparing or contracting dead human remains for burial, disposal and shipment of remains who have died with infection or diseases. Local health and Sanitary regulations. Funeral arranger: defined - ANS 18 yrs old, good moral , know rules and regulation , Consist of preparing or contracting dead human remains for burial, disposal ...

72 - ANS Within how many hours after the occurrence of death shall the funeral director present the completed certificate of death to the local registrar? 24 - ANS If cremated remains have not been claimed by the agent, the operator of a crematory may dispose of the remains after how many months? Semiannually - ANS Each licensed embalmer who has under his/her supervision a person serving as an apprentice embalmer must file a report of apprenticeship with the secreta...

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn? Orange juice Decaffeinated coffee Peppermint Potatoes - ANS Potatoes A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulse...