The nurse counseling a client with osteoporosis identifies one of the medications that may have contributed to the condition as
a. aspirin.
b. colchicine.
c. ibuprofen.
d. prednisone.
D
Osteoporosis can also result from underlying medical conditions, such as hyperparathyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, anorexia nervosa, and Cushing's syndrome, and from long-term use of medications such as thyroid hormone, anticonvulsants, furosemide, and corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone).
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A 3-month-old infant has been diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and will begin treatment with inhaled ribavirin. Which of the following measures should be taken in the care of this patient and administration of ribavirin?
A) Serial sputum samples should be obtained daily for the duration of treatment. B) Pulmonary function testing should be performed immediately before and 30 minutes after each dose of the drug. C) Nurses who are pregnant or who may be pregnant should not administer the drug. D) The drug should be administered by a physician or a nurse practitioner.
The nurse is caring for a client with a colostomy who has continuous liquid drainage with a fecal odor. Which term will the nurse use when documenting the type of colostomy for this client?
1. Ileostomy 2. Ascending colostomy 3. Transverse colostomy 4. Descending colostomy
The nurse caring for clients with HIV infection knows that HIV infection can mimic many other illnesses. Which of the following are signs/symptoms of this disease? Select all answers that apply
A) Rapid weight gain B) Productive cough C) Fever, night sweats D) Severe diarrhea E) White spots on the tongue or mouth F) Purplish blotches under the skin
Early distributive shock in children is characterized by:
A) warm, flushed skin. B) weak peripheral pulses. C) pallor and diaphoresis. D) gross neurologic deficits.