A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. Even though few adverse effects are associated with this drug, one common adverse effect that can be severe is
A) headache.
B) irritability.
C) dry mouth.
D) heart palpitations.
A
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The nurse assesses vital signs to be BP 80/50 mm Hg, heart rate 135 beats/min, respirations 36 breaths/min, cardiac output (CO) of 2 L/min, systemic vascular resistance of 3000 dynes/sec/cm-5, and a hematocrit of 20%. The nurse anticipates administration of which the following therapies or medications? a. Blood transfusion b. Furosemide (Lasix) c. Dobutamine (Dobutrex) infusion d. Dopamine hydrochloride (Dopamine) infusion
You are going to assist a patient with his bath. Before doing so, you need which of the following information?
a. What time to give the bath b. How to use the skin products c. His activity and position limits d. How to apply lotion and powder
A 15-year-old male patient is embarrassed but tells the nurse about having wet dreams and is ashamed and afraid he will get into trouble. What should the nurse respond to this child?
A) "You should try talking to your parents about this." B) "Don't worry, it is perfectly normal for 15-year-olds to have the kinds of fantasies that lead to wet dreams. You should tell your parents about this." C) "Wet dreams are not the result of anything you are doing but are simply the body's way of ridding itself of excess semen." D) "You don't need to feel ashamed. I will speak to your parents about the importance of allowing you to experiment with and feel good about your sexuality."
When teaching a patient who has been prescribed modafinil, the nurse should explain that this drug differs from the more traditional amphetamines in that it:
1. has a higher abuse potential. 2. will not disrupt nighttime sleep. 3. is safer for patients with liver disease. 4. is approved for narcolepsy.