Which of the following measures should be taken when implementing a treatment plan with digoxin for a patient who already takes quinidine for arrhythmias?
A. An increased dosage of digoxin due to antagonism with quinidine
B. An increased dosage of quinidine due to antagonism with digoxin
C. A decreased dosage of digoxin due to the potentiation of digoxin levels in the plasma
D. None of the above
Answer: C
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A) Arrives to work on time and always accepts a difficult patient care assignment B) Volunteers to help others when the unit is particularly busy C) Belongs to more than one professional organization and is an officer in one D) Maintains current certification in basic life support for health care professionals
What occurs when the emetic zone is stimulated?
A) Regurgitation B) Nothing due to overriding by mature centers C) Projectile vomiting D) Gagging
Glass thermometers and sphygmomanometers have been replaced by other equipment in many healthcare settings. Which is the rationale for this change?
1) Difficulty with calibration 2) Difficulty with sterilization 3) Mercury toxicity 4) Poor results
To empower caregivers of children to make decisions about their child's care, the health care provider most needs to:
a. assess family decision making in the past b. provide needed education and knowledge for the family c. tell the family they are in charge of decisions d. initially make difficult decisions and let the family make easier ones