The physician orders simvastatin 120 mg oral at bedtime for a patient. Simvastatin is available in 40-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
3 tablets
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The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl with an endocrine disorder involving the posterior pituitary gland. Which of the following would the nurse expect to implement?
A) Instructing the parents to report adverse reactions to the growth hormone treatment B) Teaching the parents how to administer the desmopressin acetate C) Informing the parents that treatment stops when puberty begins D) Educating the parents to report signs of acute adrenal crisis
The nurse performing an assessment of a 69-year-old man with a long history of complex medical problems would be aware that a systemic manifestation suggestive of hepatic dysfunction is
a. gynecomastia. b. hematuria. c. melena. d. oily skin.
A 14-year-old girl is in the intensive care unit after a spinal cord injury 2 days ago. What nursing intervention is a priority for this child?
a. Minimizing environmental stimuli b. Administering immunoglobulin c. Monitoring and maintaining systemic blood pressure d. Discussing long-term care issues with the family
The client asks the nurse how glaucoma develops. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma." 2. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause optic nerve damage." 3. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma." 4. "Having blue eyes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma." 5. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to glaucoma."