The nurse is giving medications to a patient in cardiogenic shock. the intravenous rout is chosen instead of the intramuscular route. the nurse knows that the factor that most influences the decision about which route to use is the patient/s
A. altered biliary function
B. increased glomerular filtration
C. reduced liver metabolism
D. diminished circulation
Ans: D. diminished circulation
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The nurse is presenting an educational event to a local community group on Parkinson's disease. What will the nurse tell the attendees causes the classic Parkinson's disease symptoms?
A) Decreased enzyme aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) B) Increased gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C) Brain lesions D) Degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells
In addition to administering antibiotics, nursing care of the infant with meningitis includes which of these interventions?
a. maintaining isolation for a minimum of 72 hours b. monitoring neurological status every 4 hours c. observing the infant's developmental status d. ensuring the parents receive prophylactic treatment
When examining the distance vision of a 4-year-old child, the nurse would use which of the following?
a. Ishihara plates c. Snellen chart b. Rosenbaum card d. Snellen E chart
An infant is prescribed 50 mg of amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on hand is amoxicillin . How many milliliters is the correct dose? _____ mL
What is the answer?