The nurse asks a patient about an allergy to "sulfa" drugs before administering which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
a. aspirin (Bufferin)
b. ketorolac (Toradol)
c. celecoxib (Celebrex)
d. oxaprozin (Daypro)
C
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is made from a chemical similar to the "sulfa drug" type of antibiotic. A patient who is allergic to sulfa drugs is likely to also be allergic to celecoxib.
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Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle-old population in the United States today include which of the following?
a. Influenza epidemic of 1918 b. Immigration from communist Europe c. Child rearing in the Depression d. World War II
Which of the following patient signs and symptoms should the nurse recognize as a warning sign of cancer?
A) Dyspnea on exertion B) Joint pain C) A sore that does not heal D) Increasing forgetfulness
An elderly client who was admitted to the healthcare facility passes away as a result of a
cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse attending to the client is deeply traumatized by the incident. What should the nurse do to obtain support and comfort following the death of the client? A) Request the coroner not to order an autopsy B) Avoid the situation by walking away from it C) Express sadness to the medical team and client's family D) Try to assist the client's family members in the funeral
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who recently received a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and is experiencing difficulty adjusting to the illness. Which action is an inappropriate intervention for this client?
A. Monitoring the client for signs of self-harm B. Helping the client verbalize concerns related to fear C. Assisting the client with problem-solving and decision-making E. Discouraging social networking to prevent the spread of infection