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1. A nurse is providing postoperative education for a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a- "The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision heals." b- "I will be able to take a shower in 1 week." c- "I will need to follow a liquid diet for the first 3 days after surgery." d- "I can begin to resume my normal activity level in 2 weeks. CORRECT: a...

COMBINATION OF THREE EXAM SETS FOR NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY

Chapter 25: Drugs used for dysrhythmia treatment • Amiodarone Monitor for thyroid abnormalities Corneal micro deposits Pulmonary toxicity Blue hue to skin Photosensitivity • Adenosine • Used for rapid SVT • Administer IVP fast • Must be on cardiac monitor • Quinidine sulfate • Tinnitis, bitter taste in mouth, GI distress (nausea, diarrhea)

Chapter 22: Antihypertensive Beta-adrenergic blockers: “olol” • Used for HTN, CHF, Angina, SVT, Migraine, Tremor • Block cardiac response to adrenergic stimulation • Increase risk of rebound hypertension if stop abruptly • Decrease heart rate and block release of renin from kidney • Check HR and hold < 60 • Check apical pulse for 1 minute & check for apical/radial difference • More likely to cause ED, depression, and fatigue • May block s/s of hypoglycemia • Tea...

Drug terms • Therapeutic Index • Safety of drug • Low or narrow- difference between the therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is small: more risk of toxicity/drug reaction • High therapeutic index- difference between therapeutic dose and toxic dose is wide: safer drug • Agonist • Drug binds to and stimulates one or more receptor sites in the body • Antagonist • Drug that binds to and inhibits the activity of one or more receptors • Also called an inhibitor • Partial...

1. A policy requiring the removal of acrylic nails by all nursing personnel was implemented 6 months ago. Which assessment measure best determines if the intended outcome of the policy is being achieved? a. Number of staff induced injury b. Client satisfaction survey c. Health care-associated infection rate. d. Rate of needle-stick injuries by nurse. Acrylic nails are known to carry loads of bacteria and increase the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Therefore, by banning the we...

Which of the following support the integration of informatics into nursing practice to support safety in client care? (Select all that apply) A. Embedded medication alerts B. Immediate Access to digital x-rays. C. Use of phones that connect directly D. Integration of tele health

1. Which assessment by the nurse most likely indicates that a patient is having difficulty breathing? a. 18 breaths per minute and inhaled through the mouth b. 20 breathes per minute and shallow in character c. 16 breaths per minute and deep in character d. 28 breaths per minute and noisy 2. Which should a nurse always do when taking a rectal temperature? a. Allow self-insertion of the thermometer. b. Position the patient on the left side. c. Use an electronic thermometer. d. Lubr...

Allen’s Test – Modified Allen Test The modified Allen test is used to evaluate the adequacy of collateral circulation before cannula ting the radial artery A, firmly occlude both the ulnar and radial arteries of one hand while the person makes a fist several times. This causes the hand to blanch. B, ask the person to open the hand without hyperextending it; then release pressure on the ulnar artery while maintaining pressure on the radial artery. Adequate circulation is suggested by a p...

Teaching the parents of a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? My child will have a cast until healing is complete. My child will receive antibiotics for several weeks. My child can return to playing sports once he is discharged. My child needs to be in contact isolation. Answer: b The nurse should instruct the parent that the chi...

1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An increase in urine output. B. Two or three soft stoo...

(CO 1) Gail Smith oversees all activities associated with the development, implementation, and administration of Health Science Center policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information. Based on this information, she is most likely in the position of a(n) . Information Security Officer Privacy Officer HIM Director HR Manager (CO 1) Sarah Williams' responsibilities include leading the incident response team and conducting personnel pertaining to da...

Which FSH value is consistent with complete cessation of ovarian function?" A. Less than 10 B. 10-25 C. 25-35 D. Greater than 40 Diabetes is one of the leading causes of which disease: A chronic lung disease B kidney failure C disability D cardiac death.

SUBJECTIVE DATA: Chief Complaint: The patient came to the clinic with the complaints of a cough with greenish secretion and shortness of breath for the past few days. History of Present Ailment: The patient is a sixty-four years-old Caucasian male presents to the clinic with the complaints of a cough and shortness of breath for the past few days. The patient likewise stated that he coughs up thick greenish sputum and blood occasionally. The shortness of breath exacerbates when walking and e...

1. Which principle of health diet suggest selecting a wide range of foods as represented by the USDA’s MyPlate food plan? a) Variety b) Moderation c) Adequacy d) Energy density 2. A group of strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups and communities is known as: a) Wellness b) health promotion c) tertiary prevention d) nutritional assessment

A 32-year-old male presents with complaints of a scrotal mass; however, the scrotum is so edematous that it is difficult to assess. How would the nurse practitioner (NP) best determine whether the condition is a hernia or a hydrocele? The NP can always return a hernia’s contents to the abdominal cavity. Bowel sounds may be heard over a hernia. The NP can transilluminate a hernia. With a hydrocele, a bulge appears on straining

A COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWER PULL OUT BETWEEN WEEK ONE TO WEEK 6 WITH A GRADED ANSWERS. 1. Which of the following demonstrates a subjective finding? 1. Eye Color 2. Extremity edema 3. Pulse rate 4. PAIN LEVEL 2. The affordable Care Act (ACA) which passed in 2010 has a number of provisions, including the establishment of health exchanges. The p

A 32-year-old male presents with complaints of a scrotal mass; however, the scrotum is so edematous that it is difficult to assess. How would the nurse practitioner (NP) best determine whether the condition is a hernia or a hydrocele? The NP can always return a hernia’s contents to the abdominal cavity. Bowel sounds may be heard over a hernia. The NP can transilluminate a hernia. With a hydrocele, a bulge appears on straining

Question 1 1 / 1 pts What is the medication of choice for an initial acute attack of gout? A corticosteroid. Colchicine. Allopurinol (Zyloprim). A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The medication of choice for an initial acute attack of gout is an NSAID. Indomethacin (Indocin) is the most commonly prescribed NSAID for this use. An initial dose of 50 to 75 mg is given, followed by 25 to 50 mg every 8 hours for 5 to 10 days. An alternative to indomethacin is na...

A conservative approach is recommended in the initial approach to the management of low back pain. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment plan for a 32-year-old obese male (BMI 33) diagnosed with an acute lumbar strain? Surgery. Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI). Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Bed rest. It has been proven that rest has little to no effect on the resolution of LBP. Patients should do