The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a patient who was discharged from the hospital after a new diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which question is aimed to assess polypharmacy?
1) "Are you able to take your own medications as prescribed?"
2) "Do you take any over-the-counter medications on a normal basis?"
3) "Where do you store your medications?"
4) "Are you able to open the medication containers without assistance?"
ANS: 2
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a. Respiratory sounds b. Pedal pulses c. History of gout d. Intake of dietary calcium
A nurse is given formal recognition as a professional with technical competence in a certain area of nursing practice. This is known as:
a. Licensure b. Accreditation c. Registration d. Credentialing
Which statement about skeletal muscle relaxants is correct?
1. They inhibit upper motor neuron activity within the central nervous system. 2. They work primarily by stimulating the peripheral nervous system. 3. They increase the amount of neurotransmitter within the muscles. 4. They stimulate motor activity within the brainstem.