Which of the following drugs would be useful for the nurse practitioner to prescribe for an older adult to prevent gastric ulcers when a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is used for chronic pain management?
A. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
B. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
C. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
D. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol)
A
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The operating room nurse is reading the anesthesiologist's consult of a 30-year-old female patient who will undergo surgical repair of a meniscus tear later that day. The nurse reads that total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) is indicated
What is the most likely rationale for this intervention? A) The patient has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). B) The patient's insurer does not reimburse for inhaled anesthesia. C) The patient has previously experienced severe postoperative nausea and vomiting. D) The patient is in the first trimester of pregnancy.
A nurse actively avoids the use of one-way communication. What is the major problem with one-way communication?
a. The receiver is in control. b. Feedback is provided to the sender. c. Participation is not equal. d. The communication is unstructured.
When discussing the sequence of clot dissolution, the science instructor will talk about which item that begins the process?
A) Plasminogen B) Dabigatran C) Platelets D) α2-plasmin inhibitor
Late in pregnancy, the woman's breasts should be assessed by the nurse to identify any potential concerns related to breast-feeding. Some nipple conditions make it necessary to provide intervention before birth
These include which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Everted nipples b. Flat nipples c. Inverted nipples d. Nipples that contract when compressed e. Cracked nipples