The nurse reminds the parents of a child with rheumatic fever that extra antibiotic prophylaxis is needed before the child:
a. Leaves the country
b. Returns to school
c. Has dental surgery
d. Goes to camp
C
To prevent endocarditis, extra antibiotic prophylaxis is required before the child has dental work or surgery.
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A. Serotinergic effects B. Dopaminergic effects C. Gabanergic effects D. Anticholinergic effects
During the initial assessment of a woman admitted to the labor and delivery area, the nurse recognizes that the patient will be on bed rest. From the following assessment data, select the finding(s) that lead(s) her to this conclusion
(Select all that apply.) a. Cervix dilated 5 cm b. Cervical effacement 80% c. Station –3 d. Uterine contraction frequency 3 to 5 minutes e. Uterine contraction duration 45 to 60 seconds f. SROM 1 hour before admission
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a filarial infestation
After administration of diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan), the patient complains of a minor headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse understands that the patient is displaying _________ and that the nurse should ______________________. a. an allergic reaction; administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) b. toxicity; administer aspirin to alleviate body aches c. a flulike syndrome; administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) d. adverse effects; pretreat the patient with glucocorticoids before the next dose
The nurse is administering nitroprusside in the treatment of a hypertensive crisis. The nurse will assess the client's blood pressure after 1 to ____ minutes to assess for the therapeutic effects of the medication
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.