The physician orders metoprolol 25 mg oral twice a day for a patient with hypertension. Metoprolol is available in 50-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.5 tablet
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Correct the medical notation of the following order. Fosamax 70 mg q.d
What will be an ideal response?
A patient will begin taking immunosuppressant drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse will caution this patient to avoid which dietary supplement?
a. Black cohosh b. Echinacea c. Feverfew d. Glucosamine
. As a component of Orem's Theory of Self-Care Deficit, basic conditioning factors are viewed as
A. Patient components. B. Patient characteristics. C. Patient diagnosis. D. All of the above
During your assessment, you note that she has very dry, thin, almost transparent skin. She has limited
mobility from her stroke and is currently bedridden. There are several areas of ecchymosis on her upper extremities. She is alert and oriented to person only. You review the transfer summary from the long-term care facility and note she has a history of urinary and fecal incontinence. Given R.L.'s Norton score, describe specific measures you would implement to prevent further skin breakdown.