A patient has taken cyclosporine since a heart transplant 5 years earlier The nurse should frequently assess the patient for evidence of which adverse reactions? You may select more than one answer
1. Infection
2. Increased appetite
3. Goiter
4. Nephrotoxicity
5. Increased bone density
Correct Answers: 1, 4
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A) hypoparathyroidism. B) a deficiency of mineralocorticoids. C) pancreatic disease. D) hyperthyroidism.
A nurse is teaching a class on hypertension to a group of African American patients. The nurse is correct to explain that African Americans with type 1 diabetes respond best to which combina-tion of medications?
a. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and diuretics b. Diuretics and calcium antagonists c. Diuretics and beta blockers d. ACE inhibitors and beta blockers
Following hip surgery, a patient is placed in a spica cast. The pediatric nurse knows a complication of the cast, known as cast syndrome, can be prevented by the following nursing actions
Select all answers that apply. A) Increasing fluid intake B) Keeping the same position C) Increasing fiber in the diet D) Cutting a window in the cast
The nurse is obtaining a client's drug history prior to initiating therapy with gentamicin (Garamycin). The client takes furosemide (Lasix). Based on this information, the nurse identifies the client is at increased risk for:
1. nephrotoxicity. 2. ototoxicity. 3. pseudomembranous colitis. 4. photosensitivity.