Health care consumers are different from consumers in other sectors of the economy in that the intermediary payers advise consumers regarding consumption decisions
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Ans: False.
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Which method would be the most effective way to teach this to the patient? A) In a planned teaching session, in which the nurse covers medication-related side effects, dietary restrictions, and activity restrictions B) Via a brochure that the patient can take with her on discharge C) By briefly explaining the side effects while administering the medication to the patient D) By relating a story about another patient who had a severe adverse reaction to this medication
The nurse is teaching the patient how to take his newly prescribed alendronate and includes what teaching points? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Take the drug in the morning." B) "Wait 60 minutes before eating breakfast." C) "Take the drug with a full glass of water." D) "Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication." E) "Eat a breakfast high in calcium after taking the medication."
When a patient is admitted with an overdose of a narcotic, the nurse anticipates an order for which drug to reverse the effects of the narcotic?
a. Clonidine b. Narcan c. Orlaam d. Methadone
A patient with persistent, frequent asthma exacerbations asks a nurse about a long-acting beta2-agonist medication. What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. LABAs are safer than short-acting beta2 agonists. b. LABAs can be used on an as-needed basis to treat symptoms. c. LABAs reduce the risk of asthma-related deaths. d. LABAs should be combined with an in-haled glucocorticoid.