A patient is undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Which of the following medications is most effective in stimulating the production of granulocytes and macrophages?
A) Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
B) Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
C) Aldesleukin (Proleukin)
D) Sargramostim (Leukine)
D
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An older client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid as part of treatment for asthma. What will the nurse instruct the client about the use of this medication? Select all that apply.
1. It can cause oral thrush or candidiasis. 2. Use a spacer when taking this medication. 3. It has no effect on any other health problems. 4. Rinse the mouth and spit after using this medication. 5. It is the most effective anti-inflammatory treatment for asthma.
The nurse should keep current with research being conducted on some substances. For instance, marijuana has been found to:
a. produce low rates of tolerance even with regular use. b. reduce nausea experienced by clients undergoing chemotherapy. c. lead to heroin addiction and antisocial behavior. d. reduce the likelihood of myocardial infarction with regular use.
A nurse educator is discussing the prescriptive authority of health care providers to a group of new employees. Which health care providers are able to prescribe medications to clients?
1. Registered nurses 2. Physicians 3. Nurse practitioners 4. Nurse managers 5. Physical therapists
The nurse suspects that the client has psychoactive substance dependence. Which of the following assessments made the nurse most suspicious?
A. Decreased substance use to decrease withdrawal symptoms B. Lack of the characteristic withdrawal symptoms C. Decreased tolerance to the substance D. Increased time spent recovering from the effects