What term is used to describe the use of a drug when it is not advisable?
a. Contraindication
b. Classification
c. Indication
d. Side effect
Answer: a. Contraindication
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a. Absence of a corneal reflex b. Unequal, reactive pupils c. Withdrawal from painful stimuli d. Core temperature of 100.8° F
The nurse has been asked to participate in a community health teaching session. Which interventions should the nurse include to help achieve the 2020 National Health Goals to reduce the incidence of anemias? (Select all that apply.)
A) Explain the importance of healthy eating for adolescent participants. B) Instruct pregnant women to take iron supplementation as prescribed. C) Emphasize ways to reduce unintentional injuries at home, work, and play. D) Review foods that are rich in iron that should be a part of school-age children's diets. E) Examine strategies for elderly community members to improve the quality of life.
The nurse anticipates that a patient without comorbidities and a blood pressure of 125/75 mmHg will be most likely be treated:
A) with lifestyle modifications. B) with lifestyle modifications and one antihypertensive medication. C) with lifestyle modifications and more than one antihypertensive medication. D) with lifestyle modifications and higher doses of more than one antihypertensive medications.
A patient is preparing to be discharged to home after a panhysterectomy. Which patient statements indicate that discharge teaching has been successful?
Select all that apply. 1. "I will need to report a temperature greater than 101 degrees." 2. "I might experience vaginal bleeding for about 1 week." 3. "I will need to report any hot flashes and night sweats." 4. "I will still need to see my physician for gynecological examinations." 5. "I should not drive my car for the next few weeks."