The nurse of an elderly patient would monitor renal excretion of drugs by assessing:
a. creatinine clearance.
b. serum creatinine levels.
c. white blood cell counts.
d. blood urea nitrogen.
a
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The nurse is caring for an adolescent male with gynecomastia. What groups of drugs can induce gynecomastia in male adolescents? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oral antibiotics b. Oral ketoconazoles c. Calcium channel blockers d. Histamine-2 receptor blockers e. Cancer chemotherapeutic agents
A nurse is functioning in the role of a community-oriented nurse manager. Which of the follow-ing interventions would most likely be performed?
a. Help personnel perform their responsibili-ties effectively and efficiently b. Work with others to ensure a healthy community c. Serve as an advocate for vulnerable and high-risk populations d. Participate in establishing public and or-ganizational policies
The mother may ambulate ad lib after the initial recovery period following delivery.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A common side effect of narcotic analgesics for which the nursing assistant must monitor is
A) edema. B) anorexia. C) dehydration. D) constipation.