The nurse cautions parents that Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe reaction to several groups of medications that include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Sulfonamides
b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
c. Antihistamines
d. Antibiotics
e. Anticonvulsants
A, B, D, E
Antihistamines do not have a history of causing Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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A perinatal nurse is preparing a dose of IV indomethacin for administration to a neonate. What is the most plausible indication for this treatment?
A) Patent ductus arteriosus B) Tetralogy of Fallot C) Patent foramen ovale D) Cardiomyopathy
An 82-year-old man is admitted to a medical-surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of probable delirium. Which of the following statements by the client's daughter best supports the diagnosis?
1. "Dad has always been so independent. He's lived alone for years since my mom died." 2. "Dad just didn't seem to know what he was doing. He would forget what he had for breakfast." 3. "Maybe it's just caused by aging. This usually happens by age 82." 4. "The changes in his behavior came on so quickly. I wasn't sure what was happening."
A nurse is administering haloperidol to a client with schizophrenia. The nurse determines that the drug is effective when there is improvement in which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Agitation B) Alogia C) Concrete thinking D) Delusions E) Hallucinations
Shortly after a cesarean birth, a newborn begins to exhibit difficulty breathing. Nasal flaring and slight retractions are noted. The newborn is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for closer observation,
with a diagnosis of transient tachypnea (TTN). The parents are notified and become anxious because they have no idea what this means in terms of medical condition. The best action that the nurse can take at this time is to: a. refer them to the neonatologist for more information. b. tell them not to worry because their infant will be monitored closely by trained staff. c. explain to them that this often occurs following a birth but it will most likely resolve in the next 24 to 48 hours. d. tell them that they will be able to come and see their baby, which will help make them feel better.