A patient complains, "My allergies make me sneeze and urinate in my pants. I take my allergy drug and I urinate in my pants even more." The nurse assesses that the drug the patient is refer-ring to is a(n) _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
antihistamine
Many antihistamine preparations increase the incidence of incontinence.
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A patient has experienced the formation of clots and has bruising. It is determined that there is a depletion of the patient's coagulation factors and widespread bleeding. Which of the following medications will be administered?
A) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar) B) Heparin C) Warfarin (Coumadin) D) Protamine sulfate
During the assessment of a patient's respiratory status, the nurse locates the manubrium and the body of the sternum. Which anatomical structure is the nurse assessing?
1. Adam's apple 2. Angle of Louis 3. intercostal space 4. xiphoid process
The nurse is caring for a client on a Rotokinetic bed after a spinal cord injury. Which is the best nursing intervention for client disorientation and uncooperativeness?
1. Install a mirror for client viewing. 2. Administer short-acting sedatives. 3. Decrease rotation to 12 hours daily. 4. Collaborate with psychiatric service.
The major adverse side effect of thalidomide when taken by pregnant women is the development of
A. premature contractions B. birth defects in the newborn C. brain tumors D. miscarriage or spontaneous abortions