A basic attitude about aging in western culture is:
A) Elderly people have little to contribute to society.
B) Elderly people are held in high honor.
C) Elderly people are good resource people.
D) Elderly people have valuable skills.
A
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When instructing a primary caregiver about keeping a daily log of blood pressure readings, the nurse should include what instruction(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Take the reading at different times during the day. b. Apply the cuff approximately 2 inches above the antecubital fossa. c. If unable to get a reading the first time, immediately reinflate the cuff. d. Assess pulse with the bell of the stethoscope. e. Apply the cuff snugly.
A client will be undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which assessments should be performed before the client is cleared for ECT treatment? Select all that apply
A) Cardiovascular exam B) Pulmonary exam C) Physical examination D) Blood samples E) Urine samples
Which of the following statements is true of the drug nicotine?
A. It is an alkaloid derived from a particular type of mushroom. B. It stimulates the autonomic ganglia of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the nervous system in low doses. C. It behaves like a ganglionic blocker at low doses. D. It produces the same effects as the neurotransmitter epinephrine.
The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history and becomes concerned about the use of an herbal preparation. Which medication-herb interaction should the nurse discuss with the primary care provider?
a. Garlic and CO Q 10 b. St. John's wort and digoxin (Lanoxin) c. Vitamin C and ampicillin (Amoxicillin) d. Chamomile and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)