Safety syringes have devices to shield the needle reducing the chance of accidental needlesticks
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A patient is admitted with an asthma attack caused by an allergic reaction to a medication. The nurse is aware that this severe allergic response is triggered by the immediate release of what?
A) Antihistamine B) Histamine C) Epinephrine D) Surfactant
Advantages of a case-control study include: (Select all that apply)
A) Allows for the examination of multiple exposures for a single outcome B) Allows for the direct measure of the incidence of a disease C) Is generally quicker and less expensive to conduct than cohort studies D) Appropriate for studying rare exposures E) Requires fewer case-subjects
Which is an important concept to teach patients who take expectorants, antitussives, decongestants, or bronchodilators?
a. These are all over-the-counter medications that must be used with caution. b. Medication effectiveness will be enhanced with adequate patient hydration of more than 2 quarts of water per day. c. These preparations frequently cause adverse effects, and the patient should not take them without consulting a physician. d. Patients may expect to develop fever, swollen lymph nodes, and tightness in the chest when taking these products.
A nurse records the assessment of stasis dermatitis on an intake assessment for a patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). What is the best way to describe this finding?
a. Brownish skin discoloration on the lower legs b. Ulceration on medial surface of the lower legs c. Edema in the lower legs d. Purple rash on medial surface of the lower legs