Which drug is often used in older patients for pain management of moderate to severe diverticulitis?
a. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
c. Aspirin (Anacin)
d. Morphine sulfate (Duramorph)
Answer: d. Morphine sulfate (Duramorph)
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A client unable to take cyclosporine oral solution is prescribed the IV form. The nurse anticipates the IV dose should be:
a. 1/2 the oral dose. c. 2 times the oral dose. b. 1/3 the oral dose. d. the same as the oral dose.
When teaching a client about becaplermin, the nurse should include:
a. "Becaplermin comes in a powder form." b. "It is used to promote healing of your diabetic foot ulcer." c. "You can only use this medication for short-term therapy only, less than one week." d. "You apply it twice daily throughout the treatment period."
Before applying for re-licensure, the nurse attends continuing education programs. Which action is the nurse performing to adhere to the state board of nursing expectation?
1. Licensure 2. Competency 3. Credentialing 4. Certification
The student nurse is discussing the use of massage with the instructor. Which of the following statements by the student indicate the need for further instruction? Select all that apply
A) "The benefits of massage may last up to 5 days." B) "Elderly people on bed rest can benefit most from massage." C) "The use of rubbing alcohol during a massage may be cooling." D) "Massage has been demonstrated to promote increased restful sleep patterns." E) "Massage may result in increased blood pressure and heart rate in a patient recovering from a stroke."