A patient is prescribed eyedrops that constrict the pupil, permitting aqueous humor to flow. The nurse would reinforce the teaching by referring to the drops as
a. mydriatics.
b. miotics.
c. osmotics.
d. inhibitors.
B
Miotics are agents that cause the pupil to contract or constrict.
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A nurse cares for a female client who has a family history of cystic fibrosis. The client asks, "Will my children have cystic fibrosis?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Since many of your family members are carriers, your children will also be carriers of the gene." b. "Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder. If you are a carrier, your children will have the disorder." c. "Since you have a family history of cystic fibrosis, I would encourage you and your partner to be tested." d. "Cystic fibrosis is caused by a protein that controls the movement of chloride. Adjusting your diet will decrease the spread of this disorder."
The nurse counsels a family not to shield their 6-year-old child from the death of his grandfather because children who are protected from the pain of bereavement frequently develop feelings of (select all that apply):
1. fear. 2. anger. 3. abandonment. 4. blame. 5. inability to express feelings.
Which statement best describes the advantages of prescription drugs versus over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. The cost of the drug is always less than the cost of an OTC drug. 2. The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition. 3. There are fewer side effects of prescription drugs than of OTC drugs. 4. The practitioner is able to control the dose and frequency of dosing of the drug. 5. Prescription drugs do not require a practitioner order.
A 26-year-old client has a total cholesterol of 206 mg/dL and an LDL of 110. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn by the nurse?
a. The client has achieved the target levels for cholesterol in young adults. b. The client has a very low risk of developing heart disease. c. The client requires counseling about cardiac disease risk factors. d. The client has early-onset cardiac disease.