The nurse instructs the patient to use over-the-counter ranitidine (Zantac) instead of cimetidine (Tagamet). What risk is decreased when using ranitidine over cimetidine?
A) Headache
B) Drug-to-drug interaction
C) Diarrhea
D) Bradycardia
B
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An emergency department nurse triages clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client should the nurse plan to assess first?
a. A 42-year-old female who describes her pain as a dull ache with numbness in her fingers b. A 49-year-old male who reports moderate pain that is worse on inspiration c. A 53-year-old female who reports substernal pain that radiates to her abdomen d. A 58-year-old male who describes his pain as intense stabbing that spreads across his chest
The nurse should recognize that a client who has urethritis should NOT be catheterized for what reason?
a. Inflammation in the infected tissue will in-crease. b. The infection could spread rapidly to the genital organs. c. Segmented bacteriologic localization cultures can be obtained. d. Voiding will flush the bacteria out of the urinary tract.
A mother is asking the nurse about relief of cold symptoms in her 4-year-old. Which preparation should the nurse advise the mother to avoid?
1. Loratadine (Claritin) 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Ibuprofen (Advil) 4. Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus receiving insulin asks the nurse if they can have a glass of wine with their dinner. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. The alcohol could increase your resistance to the insulin. B. The alcohol could predispose you to hypoglycemia. C. The alcohol could cause serious liver disease. D. The alcohol could decrease the metabolism of the insulin.