A patient is prescribed sotalol (Betapace) 320 mg orally once a day. Sotalol comes in 80 mg tablets. How many tablets would you give for each daily dose?
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Which of the following statements best describes what was unfortunate about the original private health insurance plans that were developed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Because providers were paid for any service they gave, it was economically advantageous for them to give as much care as possible. b. Health care costs increased very rapidly. c. Health education and health promotion interventions were not included in the idea of health insurance. d. It was immediately seen how much profit could be made by owning or managing an insurance company. e. Patients wanted any and all care that might help, regardless of how expensive it was. f. There was no limit on what care could be sought and given.
The patient is on a ventilator. The health care provider has indicated concern about the patient's acid-base status. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will determine the acid-base levels via:
a. PaO2 measurement. b. SaO2 levels. c. chloride levels. d. arterial blood gas analysis.
Which of the following do some persons living in long term care facilities use to cope with arthritic pain?
a. self-massage b. exercise c. positive thinking d. all of the above
A patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of incapacitating vertigo, with nausea and vomiting and tinnitus
The patient mentions to the nurse that she suddenly cannot hear very well. What would the nurse suspect the patient's diagnosis will be? A) Ossiculitis B) Ménière's disease C) Ototoxicity D) Labyrinthitis