A patient has digoxin intoxication. Which of the following medications will be administered to treat the dysrhythmia?
A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
B) Propranolol (Inderal)
C) Esmolol (Brevibloc)
D) Acebutolol (Monitan)
A
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The nurse is talking with a group of teens about transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What body fluids does the nurse inform them will transmit the virus? Select all that apply
A) Semen B) Urine C) Breast milk D) Blood E) Vaginal secretions
The nurse aspirates fluid from the nasointestinal tube. Which finding requires the nurse to plan follow-up nursing interventions?
a. The aspirated liquid totals 5 mL of green-ish fluid. b. The feeding tube collapses with negative pressure. c. The nurse aspirates a small amount of the formula. d. The aspirated liquid appears pale and straw colored.
The nurse has provided education on factors that contribute to ulcer formation to her patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I guess I'll have to avoid coffee and cola from now on." b. "I am surprised to learn that Helicobacter pylori infection can lead to ulcers." c. "Instead of ibuprofen, I'll take acetaminophen for my arthritis." d. "I'm going to ask my doctor to order a nicotine patch to help me quit smoking."
After an antiemetic is administered to a patient with postoperative nausea and vomiting, the patient develops extrapyramidal effects. Which category of agents is most likely responsible?
1. Phenothiazines 2. Glucocorticoids 3. Cannabinoids 4. Serotonin-receptor antagonists