Metformin is used off-label to treat which of the following common problems?
A. PCOS
B. to induce an abortion
C. hypoglycemia
Ans: A. PCOS
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A patient has sepsis and is placed on broad-spectrum antibiotics. Her temperature is 37.8°C. Her BUN level is elevated. She continues on vasopressor therapy. What other steps should be taken to protect the patient from inadequate organ perfusion?
a. Increase net ultrafiltrate of fluid. b. Discontinue vasopressor support. c. Assess the patient for blood loss and hypotension. d. Notify the physician of access pressures.
When assessing a client receiving a cholinergic drug, the nurse would assess the client for increased neuromuscular blocking effects if the client is also receiving which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Amoxicillin B) Tobramycin C) Cephalexin D) Neomycin E) Clarithromycin
When performing the McMurray test, the examiner should place the patient in a supine position with a hand on the patient's completely flexed knee and the foot flat on the table at the buttocks, and then:
a. grasp and evert the foot and extend the knee. b. grasp and invert the foot and rotate the knee. c. apply valgus stress with the foot planted. d. apply varus stress with the foot planted.
The nurse is administering packed red blood cells to a child with sickle-cell disease (SCD). When should the nurse monitor the child closely due to the risk of reaction?
1. Six hours after the transfusion is given. 2. At the end of the administration of the transfusion. 3. The first 20 mL of blood administered. 4. Never; children with SCD do not have reactions.