A patient is taking a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor and reports muscle aches, soreness, and weakness. The nurse suspects these symptoms to indicate early signs of myopathy
When notifying the physician of these symptoms, the nurse will also be sure to report the results of the patient's
a. serum creatine phosphokinase levels.
b. red blood cell count.
c. urine culture.
d. echocardiogram.
ANS: A
Serum creatine phosphokinase levels more than 10 times the upper limit of normal confirm the diagnosis of myopathy. Red blood cell and urine cultures and an echocardiogram would not confirm the diagnosis of myopathy.
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A) Strategies for correction of organization vulnerabilities B) Allowing time for restoration of equipment, facility, and services C) Means to capture information needed for regulatory and accrediting agencies D) Providing continuity of client records and delivery of care E) Complete protection against interruption in services
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A) get families involved in patient care. B) save money on health care costs. C) teach clients how to best meet their own needs. D) teach clients a better way of doing daily tasks.
Drugs that bind to specific receptors and produce a drug action are called ________.
A. repressors B. modulators C. agonists D. antagonists
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological approach that the nurse may implement for clients experiencing pain, and which focuses on promoting pleasurable and meaningful stimuli?
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