The advance nurse practitioner treating a patient diagnosed with neuropathic pain decides to start adjuvant analgesic agent therapy. Which of the following medications is appropriate for the nurse practitioner to prescribe?
a) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
b) Ketamine (Ketalar)
c) Gabapentin (Neurontin)
d) Tramadol (Ultracet)
Answer: c) Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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A) To decrease the action of the renin–angiotensin cycle B) To make more concentrated plasma C) To dilute the urine D) To avoid rebound edema
Which statement made by the parent of a 6-month-old infant undergoing serial casting for treatment of clubfoot indicates the parent is correctly following the treatment plan?
a. "I am careful to leave him in his bed with his leg elevated as much as possible.". b. "I monitor the temperature of his foot often to make sure that the cast still fits.". c. "It's okay that he's not trying to roll over; he'll catch up later.". d. "It's okay if the cast gets wet during baths because it will be changed often.".
The thickness or viscosity of the blood affects the ease with which blood flows through small vessels. The nurse examines what value, which might help determine the amount of blood viscosity?
a. Hematocrit b. Cardiac output c. Arterial size d. Blood volume
Which is a part of the digestive system?
a. The small intestine b. The lungs c. The nose d. The kidneys