The nurse instructs a client prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) for treatment of short-term anxiety to avoid which herbal preparation?
a. Chamomile
b. Ginger
c. Saw palmetto
d. Valerian
ANS: D
Valerian interacts with benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax), causing increased central nervous system (CNS) depression.
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The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse perform when using this core competency?
1. Change the sharps container in a patient's room. 2. Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient. 3. Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist. 4. Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.
What is the nurse's priority action to protect a patient from medication error?
a. Requesting that the prescriber write out an order, rather than giving a verbal order b. Asking anxious family members to leave the room before giving a medication c. Checking the patient's room number against the medication administration record d. Administering as many of the medications as possible at one time
A mother asks the pediatric nurse then preparation for her 5-year-old child's upcoming hospital experience should begin. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. a few days before admission b. during the admission process on the day of admission c. on arrival at the hospital unit d. no preparation is needed because it will just create anxiety
An adult client is receiving treatment for a growth hormone deficiency. What effects of treatment will the nurse expect to assess in the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Increased lean body mass 2. Decreased fat mass 3. Increased bone mineral density 4. Decreased lipid levels 5. Decreased insulin resistance