Which of the following is a basic source from which drugs are derived?
a. Animals
b. Fats
c. Gelatin
d. Oils
A
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A) Reassess the patient's allergy status. B) Flush the patient's IV tubing. C) Aspirate 1 to 2 mL of blood. D) Clean the area around the patient's IV cannula with normal saline.
The client is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for treatment of a seizure disorder. What precautions or instructions should be taught to this client?
A. "Do not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products while on this medication." B. "Avoid contact sports and heavy physical exercise while on this medication." C. "Avoid direct exposure to sunlight while on this medication." D. "Do not take warfarin (Coumadin) while on this medication."
A nurse is discussing storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the special care unit. What statement would indicate that the mother needs additional teaching?
1. "I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months.". 2. "I can store my breast milk in the freezer for 3 months.". 3. "I can store my breast milk at room temperature for 8 hours.". 4. "I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.".
An elderly client admitted with pneumonia has a normal body temperature. The nurse realizes the reason for this inconsistency is that:
1. The client does not have pneumonia. 2. The client is losing body heat. 3. The room is cold. 4. The temperature is not a valid indicator of the pathology of the illness.