A psychiatrist prescribes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for a client. When teaching the client about the effects of tyramine, which foods should a nurse caution the client to avoid?
A) Pepperoni pizza and red wine
B) Bagels with cream cheese and tea
C) Apple pie and coffee
D) Potato chips and diet cola
A
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A nurse observes a client pacing the halls and it appears that the client has been crying. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
a. consider the behavior as a normal reaction to illness. b. validate the nurse's perceptions with the client. c. discuss the client's actions with another nurse for verification. d. discuss the day's schedule with the client to decrease anxiety.
A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is
a. Tocolytic b. Anticonvulsant c. Antihypertensive d. Diuretic
Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: 1 part drug to 100 parts solution
What will be an ideal response?
Assessing the developmental stage of a patient, before developing a teaching plan, will help the nurse know:
A) How fast to teach new material. B) How often to review material. C) Which teaching methodologies to use. D) When to teach new materials.