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1st generation cefazolin (ancef) - anshighly active against gram positive bacteria, staphylococci and non enteral strep, prophylactic surgery treatment 2nd generation cefotetan (cefotan) - ansgram positive and gram negative, otitis (ear infection), sinusitis (sinus infection), respiratory tract infections - bleeding tendency due to vit K metabolism - no ETOH use - no aspirin or NSAIDS

A child is to receive 500 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label on the bottle reads 250 mg/5 mL. The nurse should administer how much of the suspension in one dose? - ans10 mL A client has been prescribed a one-time dose of 4 mg morphine IV. The medication is available in ampules of 10 mg/mL. What volume of morphine should the nurse draw up? - ans0.4 mL

A 34-year-old man who is anxious, tearful, and tired from caring for his three young children tells you that he feels depressed and doesn't see how he can go on much longer. Your best response would be which of the following? A. "Are you thinking of suicide?" B. "You've been doing a good job raising your children. You can do it!" C. "Is there someone who can help you?" D. "You have so much to live for." - ansA

A client with a 28-day cycle reports that she ovulated on May 10th. When would the nurse expect her next menses to begin? A. May 24th B. May 26th C. May 30th D. June 2nd - ansA

A 16-year old patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted with increased shortness of breath and possible pneumonia. Which nursing activity is most important to include in the patient's care? A Perform postural drainage and chest physiotherapy every 4 hours B Allow the patient to decide whether she needs aerosolized medications C Place the patient in a private room to decrease the risk of further infection D Plan activities to allow at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep - ansA

A 45-year-old male patient has undergone surgery for invasive bladder cancer. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to clear blood clots from the bladder postsurgery

1. A clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks the nurse what he could have done to minimize the risk of contracting this disease. What would be the nurses best Answer? A) The most important risk factor for COPD is exposure to occupational toxins. B) The most important risk factor for COPD is inadequate exercise. C) The most important risk factor for COPD is exposure to dust and pollen. D) The most ...

"Incident to" billing - ans•Physician bills for services provided by other staff •APRNs won Medicare reimbursement •Requirements ‒Predates recognition of APRNs as Medicare providers 3 branches of US government - ans1. Legislative

what is a diagnostic surgery? - ansfocuses on removing a sample of tissue what is cosmetic surgery? - ansfor appearance what is curative surgery? - ansremoving an entire tumor what is elective surgery? - anspatient should have surgery; failure to have surgery not catastrophic

"Drugs do not cure these disorders; they instead enhance quality of life." - ansA nurse has been invited to speak to a support group for persons with movement disorders and their families. Which of the following statements by the nurse addresses the chronic nature of these diseases and the relevant drug therapies?