Treatment for mild intermittent asthma is:
1. Daily inhaled medium-dose corticosteroids
2. Short-acting beta-2-agonists (albuterol) as needed
3. Long-acting beta-2-agonists every morning as a preventative
4. Montelukast (Singulair) daily
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a. costal breathing. b. dyspnea. c. cyanosis. d. hyperventilation.
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1. "We're glad this will only take about six weeks to correct." 2. "We understand swimming is a good sport for Legg-Calve-Perthes." 3. "We know to watch for areas on the skin the brace may rub." 4. "We understand that abduction of the affected leg is important."
A pregnant client who uses cocaine and ecstasy on a regular basis asks why ecstasy should not be used during pregnancy. What should the nurse explain about this drug?
1. "It produces intrauterine growth restriction and meconium aspiration." 2. "It leads to deficiencies of thiamine and folic acid, which help the baby develop." 3. "It produces babies with small heads and short bodies with brain function alterations." 4. "It can cause a high fever in you if high doses are taken and therefore cause the baby harm."
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client. The nurse understands the need to administer this drug cautiously if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hyperthyroidism B) Hypotension C) Diabetes D) Asthma E) Hepatic impairment