A severe allergic reaction from a medication requires:
A) Asprin
B) Atarax
C) Dopamine
D) Epinephrine
Ans: D
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A severe allergic reaction, called an anaphylactic reaction, requires immediate medical intervention because it can be fatal. Treatment includes discontinuing the medication and administering epinephrine, IV fluids, and antihistamines.
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A) Intravenous B) Oral C) Rectal D) Topical
The abbreviation sig means to "write on label."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is providing education about lipids for a client with hyperlipidemia. Which information should the nurse include in the education?
A. High density lipoprotein (HDL) is called good cholesterol because it removes cholesterol from the body and gets rid of it in the liver. B. High density lipoprotein (HDL) is called good cholesterol because it increases the oxygen content in the arteries and reduces the amount of plaque buildup. C. High density lipoprotein (HDL) decreases the bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein [LDL]), and promotes excretion of it through the kidneys. D. High density lipoprotein (HDL) decreases low density lipoprotein (LDL) and prevents it from converting to very low density lipoprotein (VDRL), which is the worst kind of cholesterol in the body.
The nurse is aware that many constraints prevent an older widow from engaging in sexual activity, which are that _______________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. older women outnumber older adult men by 4:1. b. there is an expectation that men should initiate contact. c. display of sexual interest is considered improper. d. older women do not desire sexual expression. e. older women associate sexual activity with marriage.