A patient the nurse has recently given medications to complaints of nausea and vomits up the pills, stating that they "make her sick". This is an example of:
a. toxicity
b. dependence
c. addiction
d. adverse drug reaction
D
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A patient has responded appreciably to first-line treatments for necrotizing otitis externa, and the care team is concerned about the possible progression of the disease
The nurse should be aware that this infection has the potential to progress to A) meningitis. B) osteomyelitis. C) necrotizing fasciitis. D) epiglottitis.
A client is being seen in the clinic for right-hand paresthesia that the client does not seem to be overly concerned about. The condition developed abruptly after being caught cheating on an exam by the teacher
The paresthesia also ended abruptly as well. Which symptom most clearly relates to la belle indifférence? 1. Being caught cheating on the exam 2. Right-hand paresthesia 3. Lack of concern over the paresthesia 4. Paresthesia beginning and ending abruptly
Jim presents with complaints of "heartburn" that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-step therapy would be:
1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day 2. Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day 3. Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day 4. Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day
How many shared capabilities are there?
a. 12 b. 10 c. 8 d. 6