The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration:
1. Registers manufacturers and prescribers of controlled substances
2. Regulates NP prescribing at the state level
3. Sanctions providers who prescribe drugs off-label
4. Provides prescribers with a number they can use for insurance billing
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A nurse is reading a journal article about spectinomycin. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find as being discussed about this drug? Select all that apply
A) Spectinomycin is used to treat chlamydia infections. B) Spectinomycin is used to treat gonorrhea infections. C) Spectinomycin is chemically unrelated to aminoglycosides. D) Spectinomycin can be used in clients with penicillin allergy. E) Spectinomycin has no known significant food or drug interactions.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis of the testes. What term defines this condition?
A) Cryptorchidism B) Orchitis C) Hydrocele D) Prostatism
A nurse who works with older adults is teaching a colleague about the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following questions best conveys the focus of gerontology?
A) "How can we secure more funding for research and development of drugs specifically for older adults?" B) "How can we teach older adults about the relationship between their lifestyle and their health?" C) "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they age?" D) "How can we reduce the incidence of falls among older adults who live in care facilities?"
When evaluating a plan of care, the nurse reviews the goals for the patient. Which goal statement is realistic to assign to a patient with a pelvic fracture on bed rest? The patient will increase mobility by
a. Ambulating in the hallway two times this shift. b. Turning side to back to side with assistance every 2 hours. c. Using the walker correctly to ambulate to the bathroom as needed. d. Using a sliding board correctly to transfer to the bedside commode as needed.