A patient has a skin infection and the culture reveals methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What is an appropriate treatment for this patient?
a) Cefaclor
b) Cefazolin
c) Cefotaxime
d) Ceftaroline
Ans: d) Ceftaroline
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Which is a true statement about suicide among older adults?
a. Older adults and young adults manifest suicidal intent in similar manners. b. Older female adults who are African American have the highest risk of suicide among elders. c. Ethics require that the nurse respects a person's intent to terminate his or her own life. d. A therapist's hopelessness or desire to drop a patient from therapy can contribute to the risk of suicide.
A school nurse is teaching a high school health class about the effects of marijuana use. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Chronic use of marijuana can result in irreversible brain changes." b. "Higher doses of marijuana are likely to produce increased euphoria." c. "Marijuana is unique in that it produces euphoria, sedation, and hallucinations." d. "Marijuana has more prolonged effects when it is ingested than when it is smoked."
A patient with anemia of chronic disease is prescribed erythropoietin (Epogen) 50 units per kilogram three times a week. The patient weighs 188 pounds
The home health nurse would be certain that at least _____ units of Epogen are available for this week's doses. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements regarding carcinoma of the penis is INCORRECT?
A. It is rare in circumcised males. B. Papilloma virus infection may predispose to development of penile carcinoma. C. Carcinoma cells secrete chorionic gonadotropin. D. It is treated by partial or complete resection of the penis.