When administering an opioid antagonist, the nurse would expect reversal of which of the following opioid effects? Select all that apply
A) Respiratory depression
B) Constipation
C) Analgesia
D) Hypotension
E) Bradycardia
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Opioid antagonists are not selective for reversal of specific adverse reactions occurring with the use of an opioid but will reverse all adverse reactions caused by opioids.
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A) Newborn withdrawal syndrome B) Hepatic dysfunction C) Failure to thrive D) Learning deficiencies
The nurse is providing home care for a 6-year-old girl with multiple medical challenges. Which of the following activities is part of the tertiary level of service?
A) Arranging for a physical therapy session B) Teaching parents to administer albuterol C) Reminding a parent to give a full course of antibiotics D) Giving a DTaP vaccination at the proper interval
The ideal body weight for a woman who is 5 ft 5 in tall is:
A) 52 kg. B) 57 kg. C) 62 kg. D) 66 kg.
The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient recovering from a cholecystectomy. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend for the first few weeks after surgery?
a. Decrease intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to minimize pressure on the small intestine. b. Consume at least four servings of meat, cheese, and peanut butter daily to boost protein intake and aid healing. c. Distribute fat intake in small portions throughout the day to prevent excessive fat in the intestine at any one time. d. Take pancreatic enzymes with meals to replace enzymes that would normally have been secreted before the cholecystectomy.