A patient has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage). One week later he returns with lowered blood sugars but complains of some loose stools during the week. How should the nurse practitioner respond?
A. Discontinue the medication immediately
B. Reassure the patient that this is an anticipated side effect
C. Double the dosage of medication and have patient return in 1 week
D. Order a chem. 7 to check for lactic acidosis
B
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A) Hypertensive crisis B) Anaphylaxis C) Valve regurgitation D) Impaired contractility
An Alzheimer's patient taking donepezil (Aricept) has a complete blood count that indicates he or she is anemic. What drug taken in combination with donepezil could be the cause of the anemia?
A) Cimetidine (Tagamet) B) Ibuprofen (Advil) C) Diltiazem (Cardizem) D) Furosemide (Lasix)
A patient tells the nurse he has a "cold" every spring that lasts for 8 to 10 weeks. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?
1. Acute viral rhinitis 2. Allergic rhinitis 3. Vasomotor rhinitis 4. Atrophic rhinitis
A family with a daughter who becomes diagnosed with a brain tumor needs to find a pediatric oncologist and facility who can care for their child. Nursing practice focused on providing these services is described as what type of care?
A. Primary care B. Enhancing care C. Transitional care D. Tertiary care