A nurse is caring for a patient who is going to take ethosuximide (Zarontin). During the nurse's initial assessment, she finds out that the patient's history includes hepatitis
Which of the following laboratory tests should be done before therapy is started?
A) Blood glucose level
B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
C) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
D) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
C
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1. Gowns can be reused if unsoiled 2. Gloves are a primary protection method 3. Clean gloves have a specific technique to be used to put them on 4. Masks should be disposable and worn only once 5. Recap needles in the isolation room
A low specific gravity is evidence of adequate hydration in an infant
A) True B) False
The _____ Act provides incentives for adoption and implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) while enhancing privacy and security for patients and providing incentives for practi-tioners and hospitals to engage in meaningful use
a. Stark b. HIPAA c. HITECH d. Anti-kickback
The percent strength of a solution would be equivalent to the _________ of a medication
A. dose on hand B. dosage unit C. ordered dose D. dosage strength