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A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is eff...

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is eff...

A nurse contacts a client's provider on the telephone to obtain prescription for pain medication. Which of following actions should nurse take? A. Write the order on a prescription pad designated for the client's provider B. Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names C. Read the prescription back to the provider using abbreviations D. Consult with a second nurse for any questions regarding dosage Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. Rationale: Th...

Nurse contacts a pt's provider on telephone to obtain prescription for pain med. Which of following actions should nurse take? Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. The nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication if the stated name is one the nurse is not familiar with. Nurse in clinic is caring for a pt who is taking aspirin for Tx of arthritis. Nurse should identify which of following findings as indication that pt is beginning to exhibit ...

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medic...

Digoxin (lanoxin) Antidysrhythmic Side Effect: Blurred or doubled vision Guaifenesin Side Effect: Can cause drowsiness Estrogen (premarin) Side Effect: Increase Risk of Thromboembolism with shortness of breath, severe headache, vomiting. Sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen Doxepin (Sinequan) Anticholinergic Side Effect: Urinary retention, constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretions, Increased Heart Rate Albuterol (

Nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of developing which of following adverse effects? Reye's syndrome Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have a viral infection, such as chickenpox or influenza, due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome. Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription...

Cephalosporin -broad spectrum -ceph/cefs -Similar to PCN/ don't give if PCN allergy -can cause bleeding w/ other bleeding meds monitor bleeding time (tonsil story) - Disulfiram reaction (puke & puke & puke) just like Flagyl, the protozoal drug - Store in fridge & take with food ALL antibiotics have these side effects - allergy, hypersensitivity - suprainfection - organ (kidney & ear) toxicity - lowers OC effectiveness Vancomyocin - serious infections like MRSA - colitis by c-diff - ...

Antihypertensives These drugs affect both the blood pressure and the rhythm of the heart. Monitor patient blood pressure. *Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect*. 1) Betablockers 2) Alpha 1 Blockers 3) Calcium Channel blockers 4) ACE Inhibitors 5) ARB Inhibitors 6) Diuretics Betablockers Usually end in *-olol*. Propranolol (Inderal) Atenolol (Tenormin) Metoprolol (Lopressor) What additional effects of betablockers should the nurse monitor? The nurse should monitor for bron...

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is schedules to have a contraction stress test (CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? Oxytocin A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ergotamine tartrate (Ergomar). The nurse should recognize that ergotamine tartrate is indicated for which of the following? Migraine headaches A primary care provider has prescribed 250 mg PO Q6H of a medication for a client. The label reads 50 mg/ml. How many ...

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick in my community" A nurse is caring for a client who...

The first four steps of the scientific method are as follows: I. Identify the problem II. Ask questions III. Develop a hypothesis IV. Collect data & experiment on that data *Which of the following is the next step in the scientific method? A) Observe the data B) Analyze the results C) Measure the data D) Develop a conclusion B) Analyze the results What are the two types of measurement important in science? A) Quantitative & Numerical B) Qualitative & Descriptive C) Numerical & Scien...

Which item below is part of the circulatory system? A) Kidneys B) Lungs C) Heart D) Stomach C) Heart Which item below is NOT part of the digestive system? A) Stomach B) Brain C) Mouth D) Esophagus B) Brain Which item below best describes the primary function of the nervous system? A) The nervous system is the center of communication in the body. B) The nervous system is primarily responsible for helping the body breathe. C) The nervous system transports blood throughout the body. D...

READING Which of the answer choices gives the best definitions for the underlined word to the following sentence? Adelaide attempted to assuage her guilt her the piece of cheesecake by limiting herself to salads the following day. A. Increase B. Support C. Appease D. Conceal C. Appease To assuage is to lessen the effects of something, in this case Adelaide's guilt over eating the pice of cheesecake. READING Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause glo...

BIO202L LAB_V3 Lab 18 The Reproductive System  Started on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:53 PM State Finished Completed on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9:02 PM Time taken 8 mins 14 secs Grade 35.00 out of 35.00 (100%) Question 1 Correct  3.50 points out of 3.50    Flag question  Question text  Sperm production occurs in the: Select one:a. Ductus Epididymis b. Leydig Cells c. Tubulus Rectus d. Seminiferous Tubules Question 2 Correct 3.50 points ...

 BIO202L LAB_V3  Lab 17 Nutrition Started on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:44 PM State Finished Completed on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:53 PM Time taken 8 mins 16 secs Grade 35.00 out of 35.00 (100%) Question 1 Correct 3.50 points out of 3.50 Flag question Question text The myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells is composed of: Select one:a. Carbohydrates b. Fats c. Fiber d. Glucose Question 2 Correct 3.50 points out of 3.50 Flag question Question text The major com...

BIO202L LAB_V3  Lab 16 The Digestive System    Started on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:32 PM    State Finished    Completed on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:43 PM    Time taken 11 mins 11 secs    Grade 35.00 out of 35.00 (100%)   Question 1  Correct  3.50 points out of 3.50    Flag question  Question text  The enzyme amylase is found in the: Select one:  a. Gastric Ju...

BIO202L LAB_V3 Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids, and Bases  Started on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:21 PM State Finished Completed on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:31 PM Time taken 9 mins 39 secs Grade 35.00 out of 35.00 (100%) Question 1 Correct  3.50 points out of 3.50    Flag question  Question text  All of the following make up the three important acid-base buffer systems in body fluids except: Select one:a. Bicarbonate Buffer b. Sodium/Pota...

Student Name: Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): Pre-Lab Questions: 1. How can eating a high-salt diet increase blood pressure? Eating a high-salt diet can increase blood pressure because excess sodium in the bloodstream draws water into the blood vessels, increasing blood volume and putting more pressure on the vessel walls. This extra pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, leading to higher blood pressure levels. Over time, this strain...

Student Name: Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): Pre-Lab Questions 1. What is the function of the ureter? The function of the ureter is to transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. 2. Compare and contrast the male and female urethra. The male and female urethra have distinct anatomical and functional differences. In males, the urethra is longer and serves a dual purpose as it is involved in both urinary and reproductive functions. It carries urine from the bladder t...