The nurse is reviewing the criteria for over-the-counter drugs. Which criteria for over-the-counter status in the United States are accurate?
(Select all that apply.)
a. The drug must be easy to use.
b. The drug must have a low therapeutic in-dex.
c. The consumer must be able to monitor the drug's effectiveness.
d. The drug must have a low potential for abuse.
e. The drug must not have any interactions with other drugs.
ANS: A, C, D
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1. Have the client sign the consent quickly, before the medication begins taking effect. 2. Have a family member or medical power of attorney sign the consent. 3. Send the client to the holding area without a signed consent. 4. Notify the health care provider that surgery will need to be canceled.
While beginning assessment of a patient's abdomen, the nurse starts in the middle of the abdomen and expects to hear high-frequency sounds. What part of the stethoscope will provide the best sound with firm skin contact?
A) The bell B) The small side of the chestpiece C) The earpieces D) The diaphragm
The functions of amniotic fluid include:
a. Restricting fetal movement b. Maintaining a constant temperature for the fetus c. Preventing adherence of the amnion to the chorion d. Exchanging materials between the blood of the mother and the fetus
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A) Desyrel (Trazodone) B) Bupropion (Wellbutrin) C) Fluoxetine (Prozac) D) Amitriptyline (Elavil)