A glucocorticoid is prescribed for a patient
The nurse checks the patient's medical history knowing that glucocorticoid therapy is contraindicated in which disorder?
a. Cerebral edema
b. Peptic ulcer disease
c. Tuberculous meningitis
d. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ANS: B
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a. Melanoma b. Estrogen-dependent breast cancer c. Hepatitis C d. Thromboembolic disease e. Hyperthyroidism
When the nurse intentionally creates and implements changes to assist the client, the nurse is acting in which role?
a. leader c. change agent b. instigator d. stress manager
The patient in a rehabilitation unit is having a difficult time adjusting to the scheduled activities on the unit, as well as being dependent on others for meals and medications. Which word best describes what the patient is experiencing?
A) Anxiety B) Disparity C) Resolution D) Shock
A nurse prepares to administer scheduled medications to a new resident with mild non-Alzheimer-type dementia. Which of the following type of medication should the nurse administer without concern of worsening delirium?
A) An anticholinergic B) An atypical antipsychotic C) A benzodiazepine D) A cholinesterase inhibitor