A patient is to be started on amphetamine therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following medications has less physical dependence and abuse?
A) Amphetamine
B) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
C) Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
D) Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
D
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A patient who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) for 1 week calls the clinic and reports to the nurse that the drug is not working. The patient informs the nurse that she is still having symptoms of anxiety. The nurse will tell the patient that
A) she will report this to the physician immediately. B) the drug is not going to work for her and the medication needs to be changed. C) optimum relief of anxiety usually occurs after 3 to 4 weeks of treatment. D) it may take up to 6 months for the drug to relieve her anxiety.
The nurse is preparing an older widowed patient with several chronic illnesses for discharge to home. The nurse addresses the primary nursing outcome for this patient when
a. assuring the patient that social services will arrange for help with medical ex-penses. b. arranging for in-home assistance in areas of activities of daily living (ADLs) and nursing care as needed. c. educating the patient regarding the safety risks caused by these conditions. d. identifying barriers to ensure adherence to the prescribed drug therapies.
The provider prescribes preoperative application of antiembolism stockings for the client. Which should the nurse use to ensure properly fitting stockings?
1. Ask the client for the shoe size. 2. Measure from gluteal fold to floor. 3. Hold stockings next to client's leg. 4. Have the client try on different sizes.
When washing a patient's eyes,
A. use liquid soap and wash from inner corner to outer corner. B. use bar soap and wash from outer corner to inner corner. C. never use soap and wash from inner corner to outer corner. D. never use soap and rub back and forth.