Which organization requires health-system organizations to establish a policy for adverse drug reporting?
A. Institute of Safe Medication Practices
B. U.S Food and drug Administration
C. The National Safety Commission
D. The Joint Commission
Ans: D. The Joint Commission
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A) Eggs B) Bacon C) Coffee D) Milk
After administering diazepam (Valium) by mouth to a client who has a spinal cord injury, the nurse should expect to observe which response?
1. A decrease in muscle spasm and pain 2. Improved swallowing ability 3. A decrease in salivation and sweating 4. Improved motor coordination
The international nurse is reviewing disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) statistics. Which category of health problem should the nurse identify as the reason for the majority of years lost to disability globally?
1. Renal disorders 2. Mental disorders 3. Respiratory illnesses 4. Cardiovascular disease
An older patient is prescribed a blood transfusion of two units packed red blood cells. What should the nurse do when providing the blood to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Premedicate with an antihistamine. 2. Administer each unit over 2 to 4 hours. 3. Provide a diuretic between the two units as prescribed. 4. Carefully assess the intravenous access site for infiltration. 5. Monitor vital signs and urine output during the transfusion.