When a disorder has just been diagnosed, the doctor may order a fairly large dose to start the drug therapy. This quickly builds up the level of medication in the patient's bloodstream, and it is called the initial or ________ dose.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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When a disorder has just been diagnosed, the doctor may order a fairly large dose to start the drug therapy. This quickly builds up the level of medication in the patient's bloodstream, and is called the initial or loading dose.
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to another using an appropriate conversion factor. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is educating a student nurse on African American culture. The nurse judges the teaching to be effective when the student nurse states that African Americans (Select all that apply.)
a. "have extended family that has a great influence on the patient.". b. "honor and respect older family mem-bers.". c. "have the oldest woman as the decision maker.". d. "do not disagree with health care recom-mendations.". e. "don't always follow up with health care recommendations.".
A patient is prescribed digoxin. The patient's apical heart rate is 58 beats per minute. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Give the drug as ordered. b. Document the finding because this is an expected effect of the drug. c. Recheck the heart rate and blood pressure after 30 minutes. d. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
She asks you about the side effects of each. What will you tell her?
What will be an ideal response?