A school-age child is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. What should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this patient?
A) Decreased activity and increased fluids
B) Corticosteroids and leukotriene inhibitors
C) Removal of allergens in the home and school
D) A bronchodilator and mast cell stabilizers
Ans: D
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1. Most individuals that are homeless reject help. 2. Most individuals that are homeless are suspicious of anyone who offers help. 3. Most individuals that are homeless are proud and will often refuse charity. 4. Most individuals that are homeless relocate frequently.
A 55-year-old patient comes to the clinic for a routine check-up. The patient's BP is 159/100 mm Hg and the physician diagnoses hypertension after referring to previous readings
The patient asks why it is important to treat hypertension. What would be the nurse's best response? A) "Hypertension can cause you to develop dangerous blood clots in your legs that can migrate to your lungs." B) "Hypertension puts you at increased risk of type 1 diabetes and cancer in your age group." C) "Hypertension is the leading cause of death in people your age." D) "Hypertension greatly increases your risk of stroke and heart disease."
The nurse is working with a pregnant client who has six children. The ages of the children range from six months to twelve years of age. An example of health restoration when working with this client would include education regarding:
1. Prenatal care. 2. Appropriate nutrition. 3. Dental hygiene. 4. Effective contraception to prevent subsequent pregnancies.
A patient prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) develops anxiety, diaphoresis, confusion, tremors, restlessness, and a heart rate of 114 per minute. What adverse effect do you recognize?
a. Allergic reaction b. Angioedema c. Serotonin syndrome d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome