A mother gives birth to a child with "flappers" after taking Thalomid® (thalidomide). This is an example of which of the following?
A. Adverse Drug Event
B. Adverse Drug Reaction
C. Medication Event
D. Medication Allergy
Ans: A. Adverse Drug Event
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1) Developing culturally appropriate outcomes 2) Using the outcomes preprinted on the clinical pathway 3) Choosing the best outcome for the patient, regardless of the costs involved in bringing it about 4) Involving the patient and family in formulating the outcomes
When conducting a mental health examination, for what should the nurse carefully assess as signs of depression in an older, recently widowed patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Sleep disorder B) Difficulty making decisions C) Anhedonia D) Family violence E) Firearms in the home
Ideas about the world that an individual believes to be true are called:
1. Knowledge 2. Cultural attitudes 3. Personal beliefs 4. Media discourses
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. When getting the patient out of bed for the first time after surgery, which actions should the nurse take to maintain safety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use two people to assist patient. b. Dangle the patient at the bedside. c. Assist the patient to stand in one motion. d. Have the patient stand with no assistance. e. Instruct the patient to place the nurse light on to get up.