A patient is going home with a new prescription
for the beta-blocker atenolol (Tenormin). The nurse will include which content when teaching the patient about this drug?
a. Never stop taking this medication abruptly.
b. The medication will be stopped once symptoms subside.
c. If adverse effects occur, stop taking the drug for 24 hours, and then resume.
d. Be watchful for first-dose hypotension.
ANS: A
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a mild diffuse axonal injury. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. symptoms similar to those of a patient with a concussion 2. long term comatose state 3. dilated pupils 4. onset of symptoms several weeks after the injury
At her first prenatal visit, a woman and the nurse are discussing fetal development
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1. NSAIDS are the most effective treatment for fever reduction and should be given to the teen. 2. NSAIDS are not recommended because it may interfere with platelet formation. 3. NSAIDS are not recommended because they can cause Reyes's Syndrome. 4. NSAIDS are only effective when given with large amounts of water.