Which of these medications is considered to be nephrotoxic?
a. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) c. sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin)
b. ibuprofen (Advil) d. furosemide (Lasix)
B
Radiographic contrast dye, pigments, aminoglycoside and cephalosporin antibiotics, and NSAIDs are all nephrotoxic and cause acute tubular necrosis.
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1. Paracentesis 2. Thoracentesis 3. Lumbar puncture 4. Venogram
An interviewee for a nurse manager position asks for a copy of the organizational chart. Organizational charts provide information about the role component of:
a. Expectations. b. Opportunities. c. Responsibilities. d. Lines of communication.
The nurse offers personal hygiene to a very modest client. Which does the nurse implement to maintain client dignity and respect?
1. Use the client's personal care products. 2. Explain hospital policy and procedure. 3. Provide care at scheduled times as promised. 4. Determine cultural and personal preferences.
A client who is 4 months pregnant is at the prenatal clinic for her initial visit
Her history reveals she has 7-year-old twins who were born at 34 weeks gestation, a 2-year old son born at 39 weeks gestation, and a spontaneous abortion 1 year ago at 6 weeks gestation. Using the GTPAL method, the nurse would document her obstetric history as: A) 3 2 1 0 3 B) 3 1 2 2 3 C) 4 1 1 1 3 D) 4 2 1 3 1