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13. ID: 5The nurse calls a health care provider to report that a client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is exhibiting dyspnea and worsening of wheezing. The health care provider, who is in a hurry because of a situation in the emergency department, gives the nurse a telephone prescription for furosemide (Lasix) but does not specify the route of administration. What is the appropriate action on the part of the nurse? Calling the health care provider who gave the telephone prescription to cla...

96. A nurse is caring for a client who has Haemophilus Influenzae type B. which of the following types of isolation should the nurse implement? a. Droplet b. Contact c. Airborne d. Protective Rationale: Fundamentals 97. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include, as an indication the client is no longer infectious? a. Mantoux skin test reveals and induration of less than 1mm b. Client no...

Selected Answers: State Law • Question 88 0 out of 1 points A patient with a known history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents to the clinic 4 days after developing a cold. He tells you he began experiencing a sore throat and nasal congestion and began to take an over the counter decongestant. Today, he complains of not urinating over the last 12 hours. He also has suprapubic fullness on exam. Which of the following medications are most likely responsible for this patient's ...

benzodiazepines, opioids, and amphetamines does not cause such severe and potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms. A nurse is assigned to a patient who is taking lithium. Which of the following drug serum levels would indicate that the patient is at risk for adverse effects of the drug? Response Feedback: The therapeutic range for lithium is 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L. A level of 0.3 mEq/L would not be in the therapeutic range and would therefore not produce a therapeutic response. Levels of 0....

nd has undergone several courses of treatment with limited benefit. Which of the following targeted therapies has the potential to alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's disease? Selected Answer: Infliximab (Remicade) Following an endoscopy, a 66-year-old man has been diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection. Which of the following medications will likely be used in an attempt to eradicate the patient's H. pylori infection? (Select all that apply.) Sel...

Selected Answer: a decrease in the amount of creatinine to be filtered. Selected Answer: Take 1 unit of regular insulin for each 10 grams of carbohydrate to be consumed 15 minutes before each meal Selected Answer: A Proton Pump Inhibitor Selected Answer: Triglyceride levels Selected Answer: Leukotriene modifiers Selected Answer: swallow the tablet with milk or food. Selected Answer: Beta blocker Selected Answer: inhibiting the movement of cal...

Rationale: Certain areas are under pressure and at risk for breakdown in the client who is in skeletal traction. These areas include the elbows (if they are used for repositioning instead of a trapeze) and the heel of the good leg, which is used as a brace when the client pushes up from the bed). Other such pressure points include the ischial tuberosity, popliteal space, and Achilles tendon. Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination and note the strategic words “high-risk areas” ...

An important nursing intervention is teaching about signs and symptoms of potential complications of estrogen and progestin contraceptives. These may include headaches, vision changes or pain in the calves, abdomen or chest and should be reported promptly. The use of oral contraceptives does not preclude future pregnancy. There is not a 10 to 12 week time span between the initiation of oral contraceptives use and the prevention of pregnancy. • Question 39 1 out of 1 points A nurs...

report, and notifies the physician and nursing supervisor of the error. What statement does the nurse add to the client’s record? An incident report was completed and filed. Ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg was administered at 9 am. Correct Twice the amount of the prescribed ramipril was administered at 9 am. Client’s blood pressure was 128/82 mm Hg after the administration of the incorrect dose of ramipril. Rationale: After an incident, the nurse would document a concise and objective descript...

Chapter 41. Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism 1. When methimazole is started for hyperthyroidism it may take to see a total reversal of hyperthyroid symptoms. 1. 2 to 4 weeks 2. 1 to 2 months 3. 3 to 4 months 4. 6 to 12 months ANS: 4 2. In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for: 1. A calcium channel blocker 2. A beta blocker 3. Liothyronine 4. An alpha blocker ANS: 2 3. After starting a patient with Grave’...