A client with a traumatic musculoskeletal injury is prescribed to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which of the following pointers should the nurse emphasize during the client education?
A) Take medications with food. C) Avoid the intake of dairy products.
B) Be on complete bed rest. D) Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
A
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A patient receiving topical corticosteroids is concerned that his skin is becoming thin. The nurse would be correct in giving the following explanation regarding the adverse effects of corticosteroids?
A) They inhibit skin collagen synthesis. B) They cause the skin to slough. C) Edema formation occurs. D) They cause ecchymosis in the area of application.
A nurse teaches a patient who is taking chloroquine (Aralen) prophylactically before traveling to a malarious country. The patient should continue to take the drug for how long after leaving the affected area?
a. 2 weeks b. 4 weeks c. 8 weeks d. 12 weeks
A patient has been prescribed flecainide (Tambocor) for treatment of ventricular dysrhythmia. Which finding should the nurse discuss with the prescriber prior to initiating this therapy?
1. The patient has lost 6 pounds since hospital admission. 2. The patient experienced nausea while taking digoxin (Lanoxin) many years ago. 3. The patient's urine output was 20 mL over the last hour. 4. The patient's potassium level is 4.8 mEq/dL this morning.
In what phase of the cell cycle (if any) are tumor cells most sensitive to vinblastine?
A. G1 B. S C. G2 D. M E. Drug is cell cycle non-specific