The nurse planning teaching for the client with ankylosing spondylitis includes information on which drug?
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
b. Antihistamines
c. Etanercept
d. Lorazepam (Ativan)
C
Medications for ankylosing spondylitis have historically included NSAIDs, sulfasalazine, and methotrexate. Recently the FDA has approved two tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) drugs for this condition: etanercept and infliximab.
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ANS:
When caring for a client who is receiving acebutolol (Sectral), the nurse would ensure that which of the following is avoided to promote optimal effectiveness of acebutolol? Select all that apply
A) Sertraline (Zoloft) B) Phenelzine (Nardil) C) Naproxen (Naprosyn) D) Oxaprozin (Daypro) E) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
A patient presents with the following values: pH, 7.20; paO2, 106 mm Hg; paCO2, 35 mm Hg; and HCO3-, 11 mEq/L. These values are most consistent with
a. uncompensated respiratory acidosis. b. uncompensated metabolic acidosis. c. uncompensated metabolic alkalosis. d. uncompensated respiratory alkalosis.
When caring for a child with a broken leg who is in a wet plaster cast, the nurse should:
a. Cover the cast to keep from chilling the child b. Rest the cast on the foot of the bed to relieve the weight c. Handle the cast with the palms of the hands d. Avoid moving the child until the cast is dry