Which findings should the nurse discuss with the prescriber prior to administering a client prescribed brinzolamide (Azopt)?
A. The client is a vegetarian.
B. The client is allergic to sulfa.
C. The client has a history of atopic dermatitis.
D. The client's father had a myocardial infarction at age 35.
Answer: B
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a. administer drugs carefully. b. document accurately. c. do not delegate any tasks. d. think before you speak.
A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet can
1. Eat unlimited amounts of red meat. 2. Reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. 3. Eliminate their need for insulin. 4. Eliminate migraine headaches.
A client with heart failure is experiencing acute shortness of breath. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Place the client in a high Fowler's posi-tion. b. Perform nasotracheal suctioning of the client. c. Auscultate the client's heart and lung sounds. d. Place the client on a 1000 mL fluid re-striction.
The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the nurse plan to administer?
1. Apomorphine 2. Atropine 3. Acetate of ammonia 4. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)