During chemotherapy, a patient develops
severe diarrhea caused by a vasoactive intestinal peptide–secreting tumor (VIPoma). The nurse expects to administer which drug for this problem?
a. Dexrazoxane (Zinecard)
b. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
c. Octreotide (Sandostatin)
d. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
ANS: C
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Which health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices?
a. Folk health belief system b. Holistic health belief system c. Biomedical health belief system d. Alternative/complementary belief system
A physician orders a blood transfusion for an older client in the hospital. The nurse approaches the client to sign a consent form for the transfusion and finds that the client is confused. The nurse should
A) explain the benefits and burdens of the transfusion, help the client sign the consent, and administer the blood transfusion. B) administer the blood transfusion; a signed consent form is not absolutely necessary. C) explain to the client about the ordered blood transfusion, determine the client's willingness to have the transfusion, and inform the client their durable power of attorney will be contacted to sign the consent. Transfuse the blood after the power of attorney gives consent. D) withhold the blood transfusion until the client's mental status improves and then ask the client to sign the consent.
The SBAR approach to patient safety encourages:
a. Consistency in assessment and practices. b. Continuing education. c. Multidisciplinary approaches. d. Patient feedback.
What information will the nurse include when instructing a patient on the correct method of instilling eyedrops? (Select all that apply.)
a. With an infection, prevent cross-contamination and use a separate source of medication and droppers for each eye. b. Wash hands before and after administration. c. Place the lid on the surface area as instructed to avoid contamination. d. Never touch the tip of the dropper or opening of the ointment container. e. Wipe eye from the outer to inner canthus.