A nursing instructor is describing the transduction of pain. Which of the following would the instructor explain as being released by the nociceptors leading to vasodilation?
A) Cytokines
B) Substance P
C) Neuropeptides
D) Histamine
B
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A patient is being treated for bipolar disorder with lithium carbonate (Eskalith). He also suffers from congestive heart failure and hypertension. The patient has an increased fluid volume and has recently had difficulty breathing
What laboratory value will most affect the action of the patient's lithium carbonate? A) Increased hematocrit B) Increased sodium level C) Increased potassium level D) Increased white blood cell count
A nurse could anticipate that treatment for a patient with memory difficulties might include medications designed to:
a. inhibit GABA. b. increase dopamine activity. c. reduce neurotensin metabolism. d. prevent destruction of acetylcholine.
The nurse teaches the female patient receiving immune modulating drugs about the need to use barrier contraceptives
The patient says, "I hate using barrier contraceptives. Why can't I just take oral contraceptives?" What is the nurse's best response? A) "Effects of oral contraceptives may be altered by liver changes or changes in immune response." B) "Oral contraceptives increase the action of immune modulating drugs so dosage needs to be reduced." C) "Immune modulators make oral contraceptives ineffective because of hormonal impact of drugs." D) "Oral contraceptives are acceptable if barrier contraceptives are distasteful, but only high-estrogen pills can be used."
The nurse has identified Ineffective Tissue Perfusion as a nursing diagnosis for a client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What intervention would be appropriate for the client?
A) Carefully repositioning the client every 2 hours B) Administering oxygen C) Monitoring oxygen saturation D) Encouraging deep breathing and coughing