A patient has an infestation with flukes. The nurse anticipates the use of which drug to treat this infestation?
a. Praziquantel (Biltricide)
b. Pyrantel (Pin-X)
c. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
d. Ivermectin (Stromectol)
ANS: A
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A patient with terminal lung cancer with extensive metastasis is requesting a hospice transfer. What criteria are included as requirements for this transfer?
a. The patient requests and agrees to the guidelines of hospice care without requir-ing a physician's order. b. The physician confirms that the patient has 6 months or less of life remaining and has provided a written order for hospice care. c. Proof confirms that the family can no longer care for the patient at home. d. The patient's specific diagnosis is included on a list of accepted diseases that qualifies the patient for hospice care.
The patient you are caring for has been diagnosed with AIDS complicated by chronic diarrhea. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Keep perianal area free of discharge. B) Give cholinergic medications as ordered. C) Make sure the patient eats at least two servings of raw fruit each day. D) Feed small, frequent meals to prevent abdominal distention.
Which options reflect a scenario that violates the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. If a resident attempts to get out of bed, a soft vest restraint is applied. 2. The nursing staff routinely leave doors open when getting residents up to bedside commodes. 3. The patient is not consulted prior to a change in medical treatment. 4. The nursing assistant is overheard telling a resident, "If you don't eat, I won't take you down to play dominoes this afternoon." 5. The resident falls during a physical therapy session, despite being attended by two staff members.
An 80-year-old woman does not believe certain religions should allow gay marriage. However, her grandchildren support this view. The grandmother is experiencing
A) Moral dilemma B) Conjunctive faith C) Value clarification D) Unethical behavior.