An elderly client, who has been admitted for abdominal surgery, has a poor appetite and restricted mobility because of hypertension
The client has been prescribed steroids for arthritic pain and takes medication for hypertension. The nurse that would identify which factor(s) would most likely impair wound healing for this client?
a. Hypertension c. Nutritional status and steroids
b. Arthritis d. Hypertension and pain
ANS: C
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64 oz = _____ pt
a. 1/4 b. 4 c. 1/2 d. 8
A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin) that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT. The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose that is within which dosage range?
a. 2 to 5 mg b. 0.5 to 1 mg c. 6 to 8 mg d. 8 to 9 mg
What is the basic purpose of the comprehension phase of critiquing a research study?
a. Answer as many of the critique questions as possible b. Gain a basic understanding of the research c. Identify the independent and dependent variables d. Look up any words or concepts that are not clear
Polypharmacy refers to
A. clients using more than one pharmacy to get prescriptions filled. B. clients taking many medications at the same time. C. state and local pharmacy chains that specialize in geriatric prescriptions. D. state and local pharmacy chains that specialize in pediatric prescriptions.