Which patient is at greatest risk for slow drug metabolism?
a. 3-month-old infant prescribed an oral antibiotic
b. 14-year-old girl who takes prescription drugs
c. 56-year-old man who has chronic kidney disease
d. 76-year-old woman who has an elevated temperature
Answer: a. 3-month-old infant prescribed an oral antibiotic
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a. convince her to tell her family. b. suggest she consider treatment options. c. contact her family so they can help her. d. support her decision regarding care.
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with glaucoma. The client is asymptomatic except for the increased intraocular pressure detected during a routine eye examination
When developing a plan of care for this client, which of the following goals should have the highest priority? 1. Stress importance of compliance with glaucoma eyedrops. 2. Assess for fall injuries. 3. Consider home maintenance issues. 4. Discuss risk factors.
The nurse manager who makes sure that the staff members who work in a local clinic are competent is demonstrating the public health core function of:
a. Assurance b. Assessment c. Prevention d. Policy development
During assessment a patient says, "I took my blood pressure at home and it was high. I have been taking my husband's propranolol (Inderal) for the last week." The nurse is especially concerned about this action when it is noted that the patient has which preexisting conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all
that apply. 1. Obesity 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. COPD 4. Asthma 5. Rheumatoid arthritis