A client receives a diagnosis of major depression and is prescribed imipramine (Tofranil). What information specifically related to this class of antidepressants should a nurse plan to include in client and family education?
A) The medication may cause dry mouth.
B) The medication may cause nausea.
C) The medication should not be discontinued abruptly.
D) The medication may cause photosensitivity.
D
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A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site would be the
A) deltoid muscle. B) rectus femoris muscle. C) ventrogluteal muscle. D) dorsogluteal muscle.
A patient with new-onset exertional angina has taken three nitroglycerin sublingual tablets at 5-minute intervals, but the pain has intensified
The nurse notes that the patient has a heart rate of 76 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 120/82 mm Hg. The electrocardiogram is normal. The patient's lips and nail beds are pink, and there is no respiratory distress. The nurse will anticipate providing: a. an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. b. intravenous nitroglycerin and a beta blocker. c. ranolazine (Ranexa) and quinidine. d. supplemental oxygen and intravenous morphine.
An organization that moves along the continuum towards becoming culturally competent works on which three aspects?
a. aptitude, policies, and practices b. aptitude, procedures, and practices c. attitudes, policies, and practices d. attitudes, policies, and procedures
Which hormone or combination of hormones used for treatment of menopausal symptoms presents the greatest risk for breast cancer?
A. Estrogen B. Progesterone C. Estrogen-progestin D. HCG E. Prolactin