The drug recommended as primary prevention of osteoporosis in women over age 70 years is:
1. Alendronate (Fosamax)
2. Ibandronate (Boniva)
3. Calcium carbonate
4. Raloxifene (Evista)
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The nurse is caring for four patients at risk for suicide. Which patient would benefit most from tertiary prevention of suicide?
1. The patient who presents to the primary care clinic for an annual wellness exam 2. The patient who presents to the local urgent care expressing hopelessness 3. The patient who presents to the emergency department after surviving a suicide attempt 4. The patient who presents to the outpatient clinic who has survived a previous suicide attempt
A client who had a liver transplant a month ago is admitted with fever and tachycardia. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
a. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) b. Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) c. Azithromycin (Zithromax) d. Ribavirin (Copegus)
The nurse is caring for a 1-day postoperative patient who is receiving morphine through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). What action by the nurse is a priority?
a. Check the respiratory rate. b. Assess for nausea after eating. c. Inspect the abdomen and auscultate bowel sounds. d. Evaluate the sacral and heel areas for signs of redness.
An example of the primary responsibility of a nurse case manager for psychiatric patients in a residential home is to:
a. assure each patient is bathed and clothed appropriately. b. conduct the unit's socialization group session daily. c. participate in the feeding of a severely depressed patient. d. arrange for a patient to move into a private apartment.