An overdose of diazepam is likely to be treated with:
a. naloxone.
b. phenobarbital.
c. methamphetamine.
d. flumazenil.
d
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The school nurse is counseling a group of adolescent girls. What does the nurse explain about sperm ejaculated near the cervix?
a. They are destroyed by the acidic pH of the vagina. b. They survive up to 5 days and can cause pregnancy. c. They lose their motility in about 12 hours after intercourse. d. They are usually pushed out of the vagina by the muscular action of the vaginal wall.
A female patient is taking 0.125 mg of digoxin daily for heart failure. At a recent clinic visit she reports that since she has been on the drug, she can breathe better and her heart rate has been around 74 beats per minute
The nurse weighs the patient and notices that she has gained 10 pounds since the digoxin therapy was started. The patient is concerned that the additional weight will necessitate an increase in the medication. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? A) "Yes, the drug dosage will probably have to be increased." B) "No, the drug dosage will likely stay the same." C) "No, the drug dosage will have to be decreased." D) "I don't know; I will have to ask your physician."
A patient is diagnosed with an oblique fracture of the left femur. In which order should the nurse explain the steps of healing?
Choice 1. bony callus formation Choice 2. fibrocartilaginous callus formation Choice 3. hematoma formation Choice 4. remodeling
A sentinel event refers to which situation?
a. An event that could have harmed a patient, but serious harm didn't occur because of chance. b. An event that harms a patient as a result of underlying disease or condition. c. An event that harms a patient by omission or commission, not an underlying disease or condition. d. An event that signals the need for immediate investigation and response.