What medication is a first-line therapy in treating bronchospasm?
a. Racemic epinephrine c. Albuterol
b. Methylprednisolone d. Morphine
C
The first line of therapy consists of inhaled bronchodilators. These inhalants cause fewer cardiovascular side effects than systemically administered drugs. Common inhalant medications used are isoetharine, metaproterenol, albuterol, and beclomethasone.
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A patient who is being evaluated for episodes of hematemesis and dyspepsia tells the nurse that pain occurs when he eats, but pain does not waken him. The nurse recognizes a diagnostic sign of which condition?
a. Duodenal ulcer b. Gastritis c. Achalasia d. Peptic ulcer
The client who has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1 asks the nurse what this means. What is the best response by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
1. "The exocrine function of your pancreas is to secrete insulin.". 2. "It means your pancreas cannot secrete insulin.". 3. "The endocrine function of your pancreas is to secrete insulin.". 4. "Your alpha cells should be able to secrete insulin, but cannot.". 5. "Without insulin you will develop ketoacidosis.".
The nurse is discussing the advantages over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a client. Which statements are disadvantages of OTC drugs versus prescription drugs?(Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. OTC drugs can react with foods, herbal products, and prescriptions, or with other OTC drugs. 2. A client can obtain OTC drugs more easily than prescription drugs. 3. Self-treatment is sometimes ineffective. 4. Choosing the proper medication for a specific problem can be challenging. 5. OTC drugs are more expensive than prescription drugs.
According to Dr. Leonard, four limitations that affect caregivers are
b. effective communication. e. fatigue. c. multi-tasking. f. positive self-talk.