Which assessment data should the nurse obtain prior to administering a calcium channel blocker?
a. Telemetry reading
b. Serum calcium level
c. Blood pressure
d. Radial pulse
Answer: c. Blood pressure
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What is the goal of therapeutic management for a child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder?
a. Administer stimulant medications. b. Assess the child for other psychosocial dis-orders. c. Correct nutritional imbalances. d. Reduce the frequency and intensity of unsocialized behaviors.
The patient has been transported to the operating suite and positioned on the operating table. Suddenly, the patient states, "I don't want to do this. Get me out of here now!" Which of the following actions should occur?
A) The patient should be given the anesthesia. B) The surgeon should tell the patient to remain calm and the procedure will be over soon. C) The patient should be told it is too late to change his mind. D) The procedure should be stopped.
A nurse is planning activities to help children learn about good nutritional practices. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?
a. Coordinate a Try This food day offering a variety of nutritious snacks. b. Find a book about nutrition to read the students. c. Plan a game using the concept of MyPlate. d. Search on-line for a video about nutrition to the students.
The processes of absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and excretion may significantly alter the ________ of the drug on a pediatric patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).