Which of the following medications is used to provide cardiac cell membrane stabilization following tricyclic antidepressant overdose?
A) Sodium bicarbonate
B) Magnesium sulfate
C) Diphenhydramine
D) Calcium chloride
Answer: A) Sodium bicarbonate
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An older man is taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine), and the nurse helps him choose menu items. To prevent an exacerbation of potential adverse effects of therapy, which menu item does the nurse instruct the man to avoid?
a. Biscuits and gravy c. Whole grain bread b. Coffee with cream d. Mixed green salad
4 fluid oz = _____ Tbsp
a. 8 b. 2 c. 12 d. 16
Critical pathways, used in the case management approach, consist of
a. rating scales for outcomes. b. lists of good and bad outcomes. c. maps that show the outcome of predetermined patient goals over a period of time. d. recommended activities for achieving patient care goals.
The labor and delivery nurse is caring for a laboring patient who has asked for a priest to visit her during labor
The patient's mother died during childbirth, and although there are no complications during her pregnancy, the patient is fearful of her own death during labor. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Nothing is going to happen to you. We'll take very good care of you during your birth." 2. "Would you like to have an epidural so that you won't feel the pain of the contractions?" 3. "The priest won't be able to prevent complications, and might get in the way of your providers." 4. "Would you like me to contact your parish or our hospital chaplain to come see you?"