Determine the recommended drug for status epilepticus that can be administered by IV or IM.
A. Lorazepam
B. Clonazepam
C. Diazepam
D. All of the above
Answer: D
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A patient is to be administered glipizide (Glucotrol). Which of the following factors would contraindicate the administration of glipizide (Glucotrol) to this patient?
A) A diagnosis of hypertension B) The ingestion of carbohydrates C) Allergy to sulfonamides D) Increase in alkaline phosphatase
The prescriber tells a patient with allergies to use oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl) over-the-counter (OTC) to help manage her symptoms. She tells you that she would rather have a prescription for the "real" Benadryl
because she knows it is stronger and will work better than the nonprescription form. What is your best response? a. "If you receive a prescription for this drug your name will be added to a controlled substances list." b. "It is better to use the OTC Benadryl rather than the prescribed form because it has fewer side effects." c. "The OTC form of Benadryl is the same strength as the one that was available by prescription only." d. "You are correct. I will ask the health care provider to write a prescription so that you can get the most effective drug."
Convert 45:15 as a percent: ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which is the initial nursing care intervention for a nurse admitting a patient recently discharged from an inpatient unit into a partial-hospitalization program?
a. Confirming the telephone numbers of all family members listed as approved contacts b. Identifying the patient's food preferences to best ensure proper nutrition as well as adequate intake c. Asking the patient to identify any sources of anxiety they are experiencing related to the program d. Educating the patient to the time and place of the unit activities included in their therapeutic plan of care