Mrs. Smith, age 70, takes Zyloprim 100 mg t.i.d. for a total daily dose of 300 mg. Tablets of 100 mg and 300 mg are available. For a 30-day supply, it is preferable for her to take _______________
a. Sixty 100-mg tablets
b. Thirty 300-mg tablets
c. Ninety 100-mg tablets
d. Thirty 300-mg tablets
ANS: C
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1. "My mother also worries unnecessarily. I think it is part of the aging process." 2. "Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is out of proportion to the stimulus causing it and when it impairs functioning." 3. "From what you have told me, you should get her to a psychiatrist as soon as possible." 4. "Anxiety is a complex phenomenon and is effectively treated only with psychotropic medications."
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a. Keeping the room cool, dark, and quiet b. Administering intravenous methylprednisolone for the first 24 hours after the injury c. Elevating the head of the bed 45 degrees d. Resuscitating low blood pressure by only using intravenous fluid
The nurse prepares to assist with beractant (Survanta) administration to an infant who is intubated and mechanically ventilated. After removing the drug from the refrigerator, the nurse will perform which action?
a. Heat the drug in a warmer. b. Discard the vial if the product appears light brown. c. Shake the vial and draw up the drug dose. d. Warm the vial by hand for 8 minutes.
A community health nurse is developing a workshop on health promotion and development for a group of school-aged children. The nurse would incorporate which goal into the development of this workshop?
A) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. B) Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life. C) Increase quality and years of a healthy life. D) Eliminate health disparities.