A patient is on a daily regimen of a corticosteroid. She contracts a streptococcal throat infection. How should she alter her corticosteroid dosage?
A) Skip the dose while on antibiotics
B) Double the dosage while on antibiotics
C) Reduce the dose by half while on antibiotics
D) Replace the corticosteroid with an antibiotic
B
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The family of an older patient with a terminal illness has been aware of the patient's pending death and is present when the patient dies. The family's reaction to the patient's death was very emotional and demonstrated a state of disbelief
How should the nurse interpret this family's behavior? 1. Irrational behavior 2. Expression of anger 3. Maladaptive coping of the family 4. Normal shock when experiencing the loss of a loved one
A patient asks if the genetic tests being advertised on television can be used to create specific medication to treat a health problem. Which informatics professional should the nurse contact to answer this patient's question?
A) Bioinformatics B) Structural informatics C) Public health informatics D) Translational bioinformatics
Four hours after receiving risperidone (Risperdal), the patient on the psychiatric unit has a temperature elevation of 2? F. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Administer the next dose of the drug as prescribed. b. Assess the patient for other signs and symptoms of infection. c. Hold the next drug dose and notify the prescriber immediately. d. Attempt to arouse the patient from sleep by gently shaking his or her arm.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just delivered a neonate. The nurse is checking the patient for excessive vaginal drainage. Which precaution will the nurse use?
a. Contact b. Droplet c. Standard d. Protective environment