A patient with thalassemia requires frequent blood transfusions. The patient develops iron overload. Which of the following medications will be administered?
A) Calcium gluconate
B) Deferoxamine (Desferal)
C) Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
D) Deferasirox (Exjade)
D
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A patient is in the clinic for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Loratadine (Claritin) is prescribed. Which of the following statements will the nurse include when providing patient education concerning this drug?
A) "Be sure to take this medication on a full stomach." B) "Determine if the drug is going to make you drowsy before you drive." C) "You should take the medication twice a day." D) "This drug has to be taken every 4 to 6 hours."
A patient turns his call light on and states, "I'm having trouble breathing.". Which team members should be delegated to respond to this call light?
a. RN b. LPN c. Senior student nurse d. UAP
A thumb-less device used to restrain patients' hands to prevent them from dislodging invasive equipment, removing dressings, or scratching is known as a _____________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The nurse prepares to administer benztropine (Cogentin) to the patient. The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which assessment finding?
1. A respiratory rate of 14 2. A pulse of 102 3. Blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg 4. A temperature of 100.2°F