Chapter 1, Problem 8SEPT

Which laboratory values are critical for the nurse to monitor for a client who is experiencing a thyrotoxic crisis? A. Blood and urine cultures B. Glucose and calcium levels C. Renal and liver function tests D. Electrolytes and hemoglobin

The nurse administering lomustine to a patient knows to teach about which of the following delayed onset risks? a.pulmonary fibrosis b. hypertension c. neuropathy d. cardiomyopathy

When using a high-dose Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) in the treatment of acute deterioration in adults, the treatment duration is for how many days? A. 1 - 3 days B. 3 - 5 days C. 5 - 7 days D. 7 -10 days E. 7 - 14 days

Swelling or distension in the area of the wound, with possibly sanguineous drainage from surgical drain and appearance of bruise this is called a. Infection b. Evisceration c. Dehiscence d. Hemorrhage

An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? A. Take the tablet with a daily multivitamin. B. Bedtime is the best time to take the tablet. C. Wait 2 hours after meals to take the tablet. D. Crush the tablets and mix with pudding.

Interpret the folllowing medication ordeers: Naprroxen 250 mg p.o. b.i.d._________________________________________________ cefaaclor 500 mg p.o. stat, then 250 mg q.8h __________________________________ Ativaan 10 mg IM q.4h p.r.n., agitation ______________________

A 10 year old child is prescribed Tavist syrup. The usual adult dose is 1.34 mg BID. What is the appropriate dosage for this child? Select one: a. 1.18 mg b. 0.61 mg c. 1.11 mg O d. 1.17 mg

How much medication should be dispensed for the following prescription? ____________ Rx: Milk of Magnesia Sig: 5 mL po qid Disp: 2 weeks   a. 280 b. 360 c. 520 d. 420

The nurse is completing discharge teaching with a patient who is prescribed fluoxetine 40 mg orally twice daily. The medication comes in 100 mg/5 ml solution. How many milliliters will the patient take in a 24-hour period? A.2 ml B. 4 mL C. 6 mL D. 10 ml