A patient was ordered a cephalosporin medication as a broad-spectrum antibiotic for a severe infection. The nurse knows that an important factor about this medication is:
1. It is not effective after penicillin use.
2. It is more effective on gram-positive organisms.
3. It should not be used by those allergic to penicillin.
4. It is less effective in resistant organism.
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Patients reporting any previous allergy to penicillin may also be allergic to some cephalosporins.
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The family pattern in which the male usually assumes the dominant role and functions in the work role, controls the finances, and makes most decisions is known as the:
a. autocratic family pattern. b. patriarchal family pattern. c. matriarchal family pattern. d. democratic family pattern.
A young woman, as a result of her mother's medication use during pregnancy, was born without arms. She ate, engaged in grooming, and corresponded via computer using her feet. How might a nurse summarize this example?
A. A true success story in rehabilitation B. Demonstrating great persistence C. Evidence of the human spirit D. Habilitation by the young woman
Watzlawick, Beavin, and Jackson describe communication as occurring on the
a) relationship level. b) health belief level. c) content level. d) relationship level and content level.
A client who was treated for anorexia nervosa is seen by the therapist for a follow-up visit 1 month after discharge from the hospital
Which statement indicates that the client has met the goal "Demonstrate improvement in body image with more realistic view of body shape and size?" 1. "When I go shopping, I always select clothes that are several sizes too large for me." 2. "My boyfriend says I really look good now that I'm out of the hospital." 3. "I had my class picture taken, and I think it looks really good." 4. "My mother bought me a whole new wardrobe since I've been home."