Patricia has been prescribed doxycycline for a chlamydia infection. She is healthy and her only medication is an oral combined contraceptive. Patricia's education would include:
1. Use a back-up method of birth control (condom) until her next menses.
2. Doxycycline may cause tendonitis and she should report any joint pain.
3. Her partner will need treatment if her infection doesn't clear with the doxycycline.
4. Doxycycline is used for one-dose treatment of STIs; take the whole prescription at once.
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a. Rapidly escalating hypertension c. Pulmonary edema b. Massive diuresis d. Hyperkalemia
Which nursing statement to a client about social anxiety disorder versus schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is most accurate?
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A) Fear of the unknown B) Fear of growing old C) Fear of running out of money D) Fear of life
A patient has received a radiation implant. The patient is weak and needs help even to turn in bed. Which action should the nurse take when caring for this patient?
1) Avoid giving the patient a complete bed bath. 2) Limit the amount of time spent with the patient. 3) Allow extra time for the patient to express feelings. 4) Do not allow anyone to visit the patient.