The nurse, caring for a patient with a history of type 2 diabetes and who has recently experienced a myocardial infarction, realizes that which of the following medications will increase the risk for hyperglycemia?
1. calcium channel blocker
2. aspirin
3. warfarin sodium
4. thiazide diuretic
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Rationale: Thiazide diuretics may increase glucose levels and insulin requirements. Calcium channel blockers, aspirin, and warfarin sodium do not have any significant effects on the blood glucose level.
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While caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen therapy for pneumonia, what should the nurse assess to determine if the patient is hypoxic?
A) Restlessness B) Cold hands C) Confusion D) Noncompliance
The nurse understands that which of the following are necessary pieces of information needed when measuring the plasma concentration of a drug? Choose all that apply
a. Client's age and weight. b. Client's renal, hepatic, and cardiovascular functioning status. c. Client's family history of using this drug. d. Client's use of other medications.
Pregnant patients who are taking isoniazid (INH) should take 25 mg/day of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to prevent:
1. Beriberi 2. Peripheral neuropathy 3. Rickets 4. Megaloblastic anemia
Identify an important aspect of the role of forensic psychiatric nurses
a. Conduct deep analyses of perpetrators to determine what caused the crime. b. Provide intervention to prevent crimes before they occur. c. Identify changes in behaviors linking criminals to criminal offenses. d. Promote functional disabilities.