A hospitalized patient receives codeine as an antitussive. How does codeine produce the antitussive effect?
1. Through suppression of respiration
2. Through elevation of the cough threshold
3. Through reduction of pain
4. Through central nervous system depression
Correct Answer: 2
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A nurse discovers that one of your long-term residents has a fungal infection (candidiasis) beneath both breasts. What strategy should the nurse use to prevent spread of this infection?
A. Move the client into a private room. B. Wash your hands after caring for this client. C. Wear gloves when providing personal care. D. Do not allow pregnant staff or visitors into the room.
A nurse researcher is analyzing the results of a descriptive research study. The analysis involves the interpretation of scores for a number of statistical tests. The nurse researcher would be conducting which of the following types of analysis?
a. Qualitative analysis c. Meta-analysis b. Quantitative analysis d. Integrative review
Order: allopurinol (Zyloprim) 150 mg, PO, q.i.d. Available: a. How many tablet(s) will be given per dose? b. How many mg will the patient receive per day?
What will be an ideal response?
Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting?
A) hospital B) medical centers C) outpatient facility D) community health care center