Which of the following is true about the elderly and medications?
a. about 1/6 of all medications are for the elderly
b. medications may stay in the body longer
c. there is a decreased risk of side effects with aging
d. dosing should be the same for young and old adults
B
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a. 18 months b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 5 years
The nurse is performing an assessment on a 2-hour old newborn. Which of the following findings would warrant a call to the health care provider?
A. A crepitant-like feeling when assessing the clavicles B. Blood glucose of 45 mg/dl when using a Dextrostix C. Heart rate of 160 beats/min after vigorous crying D. Passage of a dark green substance from the intestine
A patient has been taking phenobarbital for 2 weeks as part of his therapy for epilepsy
He tells the nurse that he feels tense and that "the least little thing" bothers him now. Which is the correct explanation for this problem? a. These are adverse effects that usually subside after a few weeks. b. The drug must be stopped immediately because of possible adverse effects. c. This drug causes the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep period to increase, resulting in nightmares and restlessness. d. This drug causes deprivation of REM sleep and may cause the inability to deal with normal stress.
Your client was fitted with a false leg to promote ambulation. Which health care professional most likely provided this service?
1. prosthetist 2. physical therapist 3. rehabilitation nurse 4. recreational therapist