The nurse caring for a patient with acromegaly anticipates administering which medication?
a. Desmopressin
b. Corticotropin
c. Somatropin
d. Octreotide
d
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A patient is prescribed metronidazole for intestinal amebiasis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the patient regarding the drug?
A) Take the drug on an empty stomach. B) Avoid intake of alcohol. C) Guard against effects of photosensitivity. D) Take phenobarbital for impaired sleep.
In order to help prevent the side effect of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), the nurse should monitor the client for:
1. dehydration. 2. constipation. 3. excess fluid intake. 4. overeating.
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about internal rights protection systems. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which of the following as an example?
A) American Hospital Association B) American Public Health Association C) State mental health provider D) The Joint Commission
One of the most dramatic changes in family structure is cohabitation. Which of the following are cited as reasons for cohabitation? Select all that apply
1. Cohabitants would marry but do not for economic reasons 2. The cohabitants are seeking a more equalitarian relationship 3. Resources such as food stamps and budget management can be shared. 4. The cohabitants are using cohabitation as a trial period to assess whether to marry.