A patient with a head injury should not receive a narcotic agonist because:
1. the patient will not be able to talk.
2. the drug makes the patient too hyperactive.
3. addiction is easy at this point.
4. the drug causes a confusing effect.
4
You would need to monitor the patient without the confusing effect of a narcotic agonist.
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A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. In the treatment of hyperthyroidism, which one of these medications is likely to be prescribed to decrease the activity of her thyroid gland?
a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) c. Prednisone d. Propylthiouracil
The nurse is discussing with a patient the key points about taking an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. The nurse should include which of the following information?
1. "The medicine will maintain its potency for 3 months after the expiration date." 2. "Take the medicine until it is finished." 3. "If symptoms persist, stop treating yourself and see your doctor." 4. "Adjust the dosage to your specific needs."
Which type of lipoprotein is often referred to as "the good type," and why?
1. Triglycerides are good because they are used for energy. 2. HDL is good, because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion. 3. LDL is good because it contains the most cholesterol that will be excreted in the feces. 4. VLDL is good because it contains the lowest amount of cholesterol.
Bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine) could improve the absorption of drugs and should be taken with meals
a. true b. false