A hospitalized patient is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction to a dose of intravenous penicillin. Which drug will the nurse expect to use to treat this condition?
a. Ephedra
b. Epinephrine
c. Phenylephrine
d. Pseudoephedrine
ANS: B
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A patient who is 7 months pregnant with her first child is visiting the health care provider for her scheduled prenatal checkup. She tells the nurse that she is short of breath and fatigued. What is the best response from the nurse?
a. "You should have let us know immediately instead of waiting until your appointment." b. "I'll make a note of it on your chart." c. "That is normal; your uterus is causing pressure on your diaphragm, making it more difficult to breathe." d. "Oxygen is needed for you and the baby. I will give you some oxygen to help you."
Which advice to the client is one of the most effective methods for preventing venous stasis?
a. Sit with the legs crossed. b. Rest often with the feet elevated. c. Sleep with the foot of the bed elevated. d. Wear elastic stockings in the afternoon.
What should be stressed in a teaching plan for a family caring for an older adult who is experiencing pain? (Select all that apply.)
a. Give medication before the pain becomes severe. b. Distract the patient instead of medicating. c. Pain reported by the older adult may be exaggerated. d. Delay administration to reduce the risk of addiction. e. Observe the effectiveness of the medication.
A child being treated for which of the following has a high risk for suicide and should be monitored closely?
a. Depression with fluoxetine (Prozac) b. ADHD with methylphenidate (Ritalin) c. Bipolar disorder with aripiprazole (Abilify) d. Asperger's disorder with social skills training