Your patient calls for an appointment before going on vacation. Which medication should you ensure he has an adequate supply of before leaving to avoid life-threatening complications?
1. Carvedilol
2. Donepezil
3. Bethanechol
4. Tacrine
Answer: 1. Carvedilol
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A 20-year-old patient with a permanent colostomy asks whether she will be able to become pregnant. What is the most informative response by the nurse?
a. "No. The colostomy weakened the pelvic floor to the point that it will not support a pregnancy." b. "Yes. Pregnancy may be accomplished with artificial insemination because the fallopian tubes are usually damaged by a colostomy." c. "No. The abdominal pressure exerted by a pregnancy will cause the prolapse of the stoma." d. "Yes. The colostomy will not interfere with pregnancy or delivery."
A 39-year-old patient with a history of IV drug use is seen at a community clinic. The patient reports difficulty walking, stating "I don't know where my feet are."
Diagnostic screening reveals positive Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-Abs) tests. Based on the patient history, what will the nurse assess (select all that apply)? a. Heart sounds b. Genitalia for lesions c. Joints for swelling and inflammation d. Mental state for judgment and orientation e. Skin and mucous membranes for gummas
The nurse is caring for a 3-week-old preterm newborn born at 29 weeks of gestation
While taking vital signs and changing the newborn's diaper, the nurse observes the newborn's color is pink but slightly mottled, arms and legs are limp and extended, hiccups are present, and heart rate is regular and rapid. The nurse should recognize these behaviors as manifestations of: a. stress. b. subtle seizures. c. preterm behavior. d. onset of respiratory distress.
"Report" refers to
A. the nursing assistant giving information to the patient's family. B. informing the patient about her medical condition. C. informing your coworkers about your patients' personal problems. D. receiving information you will need to carry out your assignment.