A client who routinely takes prescribed medications is scheduled for outpatient surgery. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications would the client most likely receive on the day of surgery?
a. Nardil, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
b. Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside
c. Aspirin
d. Insulin
ANS: D
You might also like to view...
The nurse notes asymmetry of the iliac crests and gluteal folds while inspecting the spine of a client. The client's spine has a slight curvature to the right, but client denies complaints of pain
Based on this data, which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record? 1. Kyphosis. 2. Scoliosis. 3. Spinal list. 4. Lordosis.
While caring for a patient treated with trimetrexate, the nurse will closely monitor:
a. serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. b. neutrophil and platelet counts. c. direct and indirect bilirubin. d. urine and serum pregnancy tests.
A terminally ill patient who does not have an advance directive or do-not-resuscitate order in place stops breathing. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
1. Call a code. 2. Initiate a slow code. 3. Contact the physician to assess the patient for death. 4. Contact the nursing supervisor.
The nurse recognizes that the stress of hospitalization is increased by an active imagination during unfamiliar experiences for which age group?
a. Toddlers b. Preschoolers c. School-age children d. Adolescents