What is the most effective drug group for treating both seasonal and perennial rhinitis?
a. Sympathomimetics
b. Intranasal glucocorticoids
c. Systemic antihistamines
d. Intranasal cromolyn sodium
b
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An IV is infusing at 28 gtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. In 8 hours, the client will have received _______________
a. 280 mL b. 224 mL c. 1,344 mL d. 1,510 mL
Which strategy would be most useful in integrating nursing theory and nursing practice?
1. Link nursing theories to medical theories. 2. Present theories in a compelling, practice-focused manner. 3. Define theories in terms of advanced nursing education. 4. Require each nurse to identify a personal nursing theorist.
A male patient is diagnosed with stage 1 testicular cancer. The nurse realizes that the first step in the treatment for this patient would be:
1. surgical removal of the testicle. 2. aspiration of the enlarged testicle. 3. chemotherapy. 4. radiation.
The nurse is preparing to administer meperidine (Demerol), which is an opioid analgesic, and promethazine (Phenergan), which is an antiemetic and antihistamine. The nurse understands that these drugs are given in combination for which reason?
a. They have antagonistic effects to reduce nausea. b. They have additive effects to enhance analgesia. c. They have potentiating effects to decrease an allergic response. d. They have synergistic effects to increase sedation.