A 59-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital with complications of alcohol abuse. Blood work that was completed on admission reveals that the patient has imbalances in a number of minerals, nutrients, and blood components
The patient may face an increased risk of adverse drug effects if he is deficient in
A) calcium.
B) serum protein.
C) folate.
D) magnesium.
B
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The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12:00 PM. The next morning, the child asks the nurse, "When is my mommy coming?" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Your mommy will be here around noon." b. "Your mommy will be here when you have lunch." c. "Mommy will be here very soon." d. "Your mommy is coming in 4 hours."
Following a motor vehicle accident, a client with injuries to the face is tested for muscle strength. The nurse determines there is adequate strength of the eyes and eyelids when the client is able to:
A) blink rapidly. B) keep eyelids closed for 30 seconds. C) follow the nurse's finger movements with eyes. D) close eyes tightly.
A client is receiving IV vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile. The nurse understands that the client who develops flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during the infusion of vancomycin is experiencing which of the following?
1. Ototoxicity effect 2. Superinfection 3. Red man syndrome 4. Hives.
Student nurses are learning about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy categories. What is the best information for the nurse educator to include in the lecture?
1. FDA pregnancy categories for individual drugs seldom change once they are established. 2. FDA pregnancy categories are based on clinical human studies. 3. FDA pregnancy categories provide a framework for safe use of drugs in pregnant women. 4. FDA pregnancy category X has been associated with teratogenic effects. 5. FDA pregnancy category C is safe to use during pregnancy.