Define synergism.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Synergism is a drug interaction in which the effect of two drugs in combination has a greater action. For example, two blood pressure drugs may be given because the effect of the two drugs more successfully lowers the blood pressure.
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A) follow-up home visits by the adult protective services. B) screening for elder abuse in emergency department settings. C) radiographic examinations of all elderly clients admitted for elective surgeries. D) use of the Caregiver Strain Index only on caregivers who lack a support system.
The nurse has to administer a spansule to a patient who is having difficulty swallowing? What should the nurse do first?
A) Crush the spansule and mix in a glass of juice. B) Break it in half along the scored line. C) Contact the pharmacist to find out whether an alternative drug exists. D) Open the spansule and combine contents with applesauce or custard.
An adolescent female athlete has been menstruating at irregular intervals and does not have an adequate amount of calcium in the diet. Which health problem is this client at risk for developing?
a. Arthritis b. Osteoporosis c. Multiple sclerosis d. Hyperparathyroidism
The nurse and UAP are working together with four patients. Which patient should the nurse assign the UAP?
a. A patient waiting for discharge instructions before going home b. A patient who received morphine 20 minutes ago and now has the call light on c. A patient with diabetes who needs her blood glucose checked d. A patient returning from a bronchoscopy