A pt with MS is prescribed oral fingolimod (Gilenya). Which key point must the nurse teach the pt about the drug?
a. "you must be carefully monitored for allergic or anaphylactic reaction because the drug tends to build up in the body"
b. "we need to teach you how to monitor your pulse rate because this drug can cause a slow heart rate"
c. "this drug will decrease the frequency of clinical relapses that you will have with MS"
d. "it will improve your ability to walk but also puts you at increased risk for seizure activity"
Answer: b. "we need to teach you how to monitor your pulse rate because this drug can cause a slow heart rate"
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Which definition, given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?
a. "Malpractice is a criminal act committed against society.". b. "Malpractice means doing something a reasonable person or nurse would not do.". c. "Malpractice is an intentional professional act of negligence.". d. "Malpractice is a professional act or failure to act that leads to injury of a patient.".
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a. 1% c. 8% b. 5% d. 10%
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a. elevated 45 degrees in a supine position c. flat and lying on the operated side b. flat and lying on the unoperated side d. elevated 30 degrees and prone