A patient is scheduled to receive 1 unit of packed red blood cells. The patient states that she has had an allergic reaction to a transfusion in the past
What medication will assist in preventing a reaction to the packed red blood cell transfusion?
A) Antipyretic
B) Antimicrobial
C) Antianginal
D) Antihistamine
D
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A mother brings her 22-month-old child to the well-child clinic for an evaluation. The mother states that this child does not seem to be developing like her sister's child of the same age
The nurse will perform which screening test that may provide information about the child's development? 1. MRI of the head 2. An EEG 3. A Denver II 4. Chromosomal study
A nurse is caring for a patient with a binge-eating disorder. What condition or appearance will the nurse most likely find in the patient?
1. Obesity 2. Hunger 3. Anorexia 4. Emaciation
Which action does the nurse teach the client to prevent toxic shock syndrome?
a. "Use a barrier method of contraception." b. "Wash your hands before inserting a tampon." c. "Avoid intercourse with more than one partner." d. "Empty your bladder immediately after intercourse."
Which of the following is not considered a cause of galactorrhea?
a. Proliferation of the lactiferous ducts of the breast b. Hypothyroidism, resulting from a decrease in thyroid-releasing hormone c. Excess prolactin secretion from the pituitary d. Drugs such as high-dose oral contraceptives and phenothiazines