The nurse caring for a patient receiving digoxin plans to monitor which electrolyte because of increased risk of digitalis toxicity?
1. Potassium
2. Chloride
3. Calcium
4. Sodium
Answer: 1
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A preliminary, concise test to screen patients for dementia in primary care is the:
A. Mini-mental status exam (MMSE) B. Mini-Cog Clock Drawing test C. Geriatric Depression Scale D. Physical Self-Maintenance Scale
The nurse administers morphine sulfate, but the family is worried about the patient and thinks that this drug is too strong and will cause harm. The nurse assures the family that opioid analgesia is:
1. generally used for mild to moderate pain. 2. generally used for blocking pain at the central nervous system level. 3. used to block pain during cell wall synthesis. 4. used when nonopioids do not work.
An older patient exhibits a shuffling gait, lack of facial expression, and tremors at rest. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication for this patient?
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