All of the following drugs have benefit in the treatment of sleep disorders EXCEPT
a. tricyclic antidepres-sants c. short-acting hypnot-ics
b. antihistamines d. narcotics
D
Pharmacological agents that may be therapeutic for patients with sleep disturbances include tricyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, and short-acting hypnotics. Narcotics are not beneficial in the treatment of sleep disorders.
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a. avoid intramuscular injections. c. institute falls precautions. b. protect the client from infection. d. administer appropriate premedications.
In the equation ? % = 100.0, the symbol ? signifies:
a. A percentage b. The sum of c. A data value d. A frequency
The nurse controls the IV flow
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hypotension and alopecia c. Fever and abnormal bleeding d. Cervical lymphadenopathy and chest pain