The nurse prepares to give a drug that will prevent receptor activation. Which term would describe this drug?
A. Potent
B. Agonist
C. Selective
D. Antagonist
Ans: D. Antagonist
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A parent brings her child to the pediatric clinic and reports that the child has a rash on one side of his body that reminds her of chickenpox, but is more painful. Which medication does the nurse anticipate teaching the parent about?
A. Acyclovir (Zovirax) B. Azathioprine (Imuran) C. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) D. Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG)
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic fatigue and poorly controlled back pain. What would the nurse know to assess for other than pain in this patient?
A) Potential contractures B) The need for a placebo C) Depression D) Sleep-pattern disturbances
You evaluate a family to see if they are a good candidate for home care. Which of the following factors would be most important to see in their home or family?
A) Nearby fire department B) A one-floor building plan C) A dedicated home-care provider D) An above-average income
Which safety measure is most important for the nurse to institute for a client who has Cushing's disease?
a. Pad the siderails of the client's bed. b. Assist the client to change positions slowly. c. Use a lift sheet to change the client's posi-tion. d. Keep suctioning equipment at the client's bedside.