The physician wrote an order for Lopressor 50 mg po 2 tabs tid. What is the correct dose of Lopressor the
patient should take?
A. 50 mg
B. 100 mg
C. 200 mg
D. 150 mg
B
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A 22-year-old college student is highly confident of his own intellectual abilities and strives to excel
to the point of always wanting to be first or better than others in academic standing, sports, and other endeavors. Peers find him aggressive, but he ignores this opinion, stating "Too bad. I'm happy when I'm getting ahead. I get my work done and don't break any laws.". The nurse assessing this individual would be most concerned about the aspect of mental health known as a. control over behavior. b. appraisal of reality. c. effectiveness in work. d. healthy self-concept.
A patient who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer comes to the clinic with his wife. She says, "My husband said he has a stage I tumor. Can you explain what this means?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Stage I means the cancer involves only the prostate, and surgery and radiation treatments are usually needed." 2. "Staging involves a definition of the type of tumor and the treatment plan." 3. "Did your husband tell you he had a stage I tumor?" 4. "Let's wait until the doctor comes, and you can talk with him."
A patient on clopidogrel (Plavix) is receiving discharge instructions. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "Be aware of food interactions with the medication.". 2. "Take the medication with an NSAID pain reliever if it gives you a headache.". 3. "Take vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A supplements daily.". 4. "Take the medication with food.".