Which of the following factors would have the LEAST influence on the duration and effectiveness of a medication?
A) Dose administered
B) Patient's dietary habits
C) Route of administration
D) Patient's clinical status
Answer: B) Patient's dietary habits
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While auscultating a patient's neck, the nurse hears a soft, low-pitched, rushing sound. This indicates:
A) Narrowing of the internal or external jugular vein. B) Dilatation of the internal or external jugular vein. C) Narrowing of the carotid or temporal artery. D) Dilatation of the carotid or temporal artery.
A client with dry skin has been prescribed inunction. Which of the following should the nurse do to promote absorption of the ointment?
A) Shaking the contents of the ointment B) Applying inunction with a cotton ball C) Rubbing the ointment into the skin D) Warming the inunction before application
A patient displays positive symptoms of schizophrenia as evidenced by psychotic disorders of thinking. The nurse can expect the patient to evidence:
a. delusions and hallucinations. b. grimacing and mannerisms. c. echopraxia and echolalia. d. avolition and anhedonia.
A client receiving chemotherapy for cancer has a hemoglobin level of 9.7 g/dL. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate as treatment for this client?
1. Place client in reverse isolation. 2. Administer antibiotics as prescribed. 3. Administer epoetin alfa as prescribed. 4. Administer filgrastim as prescribed.