After a patient is given a drug, there are two basic responses to the drug's actions. Select all that apply from the responses below
1. Half-life
2. Desired action
3. Side effects
4. Bioequivalence
2, 3
When a drug is given to a patient, the expected response of the medication is called the desired action. Other actions may also take place, which are called side effects.
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The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children. Which answer is an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. The causes of major depression are unknown. b. Major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children. c. Boys are more likely than girls to be depressed. d. The prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.
Appropriate intervention for the patient who is having a reinfusion of chest tube drainage is noted when the nurse:
a. Hangs the reinfusion lower than the usual intravenous (IV) bag b. Uses a microaggregate filter on the reinfusion bag c. Maintains 500 mm Hg pressure in the gravity blood cuff d. Keeps the clamps open on the drainage tubing during bag transfer
A resident's eyes are wide open and the eyebrows are raised. The person's mouth is tense with the lips turned back. These facial expressions most likely mean:
a. Coldness b. Fear c. Disgust d. Tiredness
The UN Millennium Summit in New York resulted in 189 nations adopting the Millennium Declaration. What was the primary commitment agreed upon at that meeting?
A. Adoption of eight specific environmental actions B. Elimination of poverty C. Maternal and infant health measures D. Safe water and sanitation