Discharge teaching to a client receiving a beta-agonist bronchodilator should emphasize reporting which side effect?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Nonproductive cough
c. Sedation
d. Tachycardia
Answer: d. Tachycardia
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When the nurse inspects the gums of a patient who has periodontitis resulting from chronic gingivitis, the inspection would most likely reveal
a. brown coloration of the gums. b. a grayish membrane over an inflamed and ulcerated area of the mucosa. c. red gingival borders, receding gums, and purulent drainage. d. blue lines approximately 1 mm from the gingival margin.
The nurse is confident that the client who takes glucosamine sulfate daily is conscientious of the safety issues involved when hearing the client state: (Select all that apply.)
a. "I'm always careful to buy the same brand of glucosamine sulfate." b. "If glucosamine sulfate wasn't safe the drug store wouldn't sell it." c. "My pharmacist is so helpful when I have questions about the herbals I take." d. "The liquid form of glucosamine sulfate is what I consistently take." e. "I made sure my physician knew that I was allergic to strawberries."
For which patient is the nursing diagnosis Deficient Recall most appropriate?
a. Adolescent with Down syndrome and newly diagnosed with cardiac problem b. Young adult admitted with acute renal failure who requires hemodialysis c. Middle-aged woman with breast cancer receiving the last round of chemotherapy d. Older adult with a long-standing history of type 1 diabetes admitted with a foot ulcer
Which category of drugs actually dissolves existing clots?
a. Heparins b. Coagulants c. Antiplatelets d. Thrombolytics