The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation of a new resident of a long-term care facility. The nurse notes that the resident takes allopurinol on a daily basis for the treatment of gout. What is the primary purpose of this drug?
A) To balance urate concentration and prevent gout attacks
B) To promote the remodeling of damaged synovium
C) To potentiate the metabolism of dietary purines
D) To achieve pain relief in joints affected by gout
A
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a. a reward system. b. a supportive culture. c. knowledgeable management. d. mentoring.
A patient is to receive testosterone therapy via a transdermal patch. He asks the nurse, "Why am I getting a patch? Can't I just take a pill?" Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "The patch reduces the incidence of side effects." b. "If you don't take the patch, you will have to have injections instead." c. "The patch allows for better absorption of the medication." d. "You will only have to change the patch weekly."
An adult comes to the crisis clinic after termination from a job of 15 years. The patient says, "I don't know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?" Which nursing diagnosis applies?
a. Hopelessness b. Powerlessness c. Chronic low self-esteem d. Disturbed thought processes
The nurse knows that which of the following medical conditions are most commonly associated with anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cancer b. Pancreatitis c. Hypothyroidism d. Dysrhythmias e. Encephalitis f. Hyperthyroidism