A communicable disease cannot be spread to others.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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An infant's current weight indicates that the maximum safe dose of Tylenol is 30 mg by mouth. The physician orders 65 mg to be given, and the nurse administers Tylenol 65 mg
Who is legally responsible in the event that the infant has a toxic reaction to the medication? A) The nurse B) The pharmacist C) The physician D) The pharmacy technician
A patient requires as-needed sedation. What would the nurse keep in mind when choosing a PRN sedative for an agitated patient?
a. Intramuscular injection can be traumatic, so oral meds should be used where possible. b. Benzodiazepines are less sedating but have the advantage of no side effects. c. Lithium carbonate works well but only for those already taking regular daily dosages. d. Diazepam (Valium) is the preferred benzodiazepine because it is a short-acting sedative.
A client with glaucoma is prescribed bimatoprost (Lumigan). What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Expect the iris to darken 2. Instill the medication at bedtime 3. Expect redness and eye pain to occur 4. Expect the vision to blur after administering 5. Expect the skin around the eyelids to darken permanently
A nurse assesses a neutrophil count of 900/mm3 in a patient with acute leukemia. What should the nurse anticipate initiating?
a. A high-protein diet b. Increased doses of steroids c. Compromised host precautions d. Injections of blood-building medication