Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include:
1. Asking the patient what drug they think would work best for them
2. Consulting nationally recognized guidelines for disease management
3. Prescribing medications that are available as samples before writing a prescription
4. Following U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration guidelines for prescribing
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A patient is being treated with amphotericin B. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient has understood the patient teaching?
A) "The medication may cause diabetes." B) "The medication will cause liver necrosis." C) "The medication may cause kidney damage." D) "The medication will cause pancreatitis."
While suctioning a client who had a tracheostomy placed 4 days ago, the nurse notes particles of food in the tracheal secretions. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Increase the inflation pressure in the tracheostomy cuff. b. Add blue dye to a beverage to assess for aspiration. c. Make the client NPO and notify the health care provider. d. Perform a more thorough assessment of the client.
The nurse is preparing to care for a newborn with an omphalocele. The nurse should understand that care of the infant should include what intervention?
a. Initiating breast- or bottle-feedings to stabilize the blood glucose level b. Maintaining pain management with an intravenous opioid c. Covering the intact bowel with a nonadherent dressing to prevent injury d. Performing immediate surgery
The nurse would expect to see an order for a drug that blocks H2 receptors in a client with:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. excess gastric acid production. 2. peptic ulcer disease. 3. gastroesophageal reflux disease. 4. allergic rhinitis. 5. seasonal allergies.