Describe three of the seven categories of complications related to myocardial infarctions
What will be an ideal response?
1 . Arrhythmias
2 . Heart failure
3 . Intracardial thrombii
4 . Pericarditis
5 . Cardiac rupture
6 . Papillary muscle dysfunction
7 . Ventricular aneurysm
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An 80-year-old patient has severe pain after a case of shingles. The pain is noted along the shoulder and back. He states the pain is so severe he cannot sleep. What is the primary medication that will relieve this pain?
A) Meperidine (Demerol) B) Morphine sulfate (MS Contin) C) Naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) D) Gabapentin (Neurontin)
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a 21-year-old patient with a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis
When planning family assessment, the nurse should recognize that which of the following factors will likely have the greatest impact on the patient's coping after discharge? A) The family's ability to take care of the patient's special diet needs B) The family's ability to monitor the patient's changing health status C) The family's ability to provide emotional support D) The family's ability to manage the patient's medication regimen
Daily toothbrushing and flossing can be encouraged for the child on chemotherapy when the platelet count is above which?
a. 10,000/mm3 b. 20,000/mm3 c. 30,000/mm3 d. 40,000/mm3
A patient has decided to use the NuvaRing vaginal contraceptive ring as her method of contraception. Which statement suggests the patient needs further instruction?
1. "I do not need to be examined in order to determine the contraceptive ring size that is correct for me." 2. "Every three months, I will need to remove the contraceptive ring and replace it with a new one." 3. "When I store my replacement rings, I should keep them in my refrigerator." 4. "The contraceptive ring provides a sustained release of low-dose contraceptive."