The physician orders an antacid for a patient diagnosed with functional dyspepsia. Which of the following other types of medication may be ordered in conjunction with the antacid to treat this patient for stomach discomfort after eating?
A. Antiflatulent
B. Antidiarrheal
C. Anticholinergic
D. Bulk-forming laxative
A. Antiflatulent
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a. Crutches. b. Walker. c. Walking stick. d. Wheelchair.
A community member asks a nurse, "People with mental illnesses used to go to a state hospital. Why has that changed?" Select the nurse's accurate responses. Select all that apply
a. "Science has made significant improvements in drugs for mental illness, so now many people may live in their communities." b. "A better selection of less restrictive settings is now available in communities to care for individuals with mental illness." c. "National rates of mental illness have declined significantly. The need for state institutions is actually no longer present." d. "Most psychiatric institutions were closed because of serious violations of patients' rights and unsafe conditions." e. "Federal legislation and payment for treatment of mental illness have shifted the focus to community rather than institutional settings."
Which statement by the parent of a preschool-age child would indicate the need for further teaching regarding pain management?
1. "I will call the office tomorrow if the pain medicine is not relieving the pain." 2. "I can expect my child to have some pain for the next few days." 3. "Because my child just had surgery today, I can expect the pain level to be higher tomorrow." 4. "I will plan to give my child pain medicine around the clock for the next day or so."
A person with type O blood needs a blood transfusion. What blood type does the healthcare professional prepare to administer to the patient?
a. A b. B c. AB d. O