The nurse assumes care of a patient who has MG and notes that a dose of pyridostigmine (Mestinon) due 1h prior was not given. The nurse will anticipate the patient to exhibit which symptoms?
a) Excessive Salivation
b) Muscle weakness
c) Muscle Spasms
d) Respiratory paralysis
Ans: b) Muscle weakness
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The young woman comes to the free clinic for the complaint of stomach cramps. During the examination, the nurse recommends that she be tested for chlamydia
The woman says "I don't need any test...I don't have any symptoms for a sexual infection...I just came for my stomach." Which response is most informative? a. "Well, if you get more symptoms come back for testing." b. "The doctor may have to order medicine for syphilis and chlamydia. You probably have that too. You need to be tested today!" c. "Testing is not mandatory...I probably wouldn't bother either since you have no symptoms." d. "That stomachache may be part of a chlamydia infection. Many women do not have a discharge, but are carriers."
When the nurse administers an anticholinergic drug to a child, the nurse would carefully assess for what effect that is more likely to occur in children than in adults?
A) Rashes B) Pupil dilation C) Heat intolerance D) Tachycardia
A patient is to receive medication through a nasogastric tube. What is the most important nursing action to ensure effective absorption?
a. Thoroughly shake the medication before administering. b. After all medications are administered, flush tube with 15 to 30 mL of water. c. Position patient in the supine position for 30 minutes. d. Clamp suction for 30 to 60 minutes after medication administration.
Which prescription will the nurse recognize as appropriate?
A. Parenteral vitamin E for a patient with prostate cancer B. Folate supplements orally to a patient for cancer prevention C. Vitamin A supplements orally to a patient who smokes three packs a day D. Parenteral thiamine to a patient with suspected Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome