An adult who has adrenal gland hyperfunction is prescribed to receive 2 g of mitotane (Lysodren) orally immediately. The drug on hand is mitotane 500 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets should you prepare to give?
What is the answer?
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1. Revolutionary War 2. Civil War 3. War of 1812 4. Spanish-American War
A patient is 1 day postsurgery for a crushed pelvis. The CNA reports that the patient is complaining of being short of breath and demonstrating signs of confusion and restlessness
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Herbal products are very popular worldwide for prevention and treatment of illness. As a nurse you should:
a. Advise patients to purchase herbal products from the least expensive source b. Inform patients that research conclusively states that herbs are safe c. Learn about herbal therapies and include them in questions when taking a patient's history d. Disregard patients' use of herbal products, as their use will not impact traditional medicine
_____ are instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety programs are in place
a. CNSs b. APNs c. SCCMs d. AACNs