Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second prescription for:
1. Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes
2. Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
3. Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain
4. Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention
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a. 1825 c. 1885 b. 1860 d. 1910
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What lifestyle modification should the nurse teach the client to decrease the pain associated with the disease process? A) Reduce sodium intake B) Decrease fat consumption C) Increase fluids D) Decrease smoking
The health care provider is assessing a patient who was recently prescribed loxapine (Loxitane). Which of the following symptoms would indicate that this patient is experiencing the adverse effect of dystonia?
a. Lip smacking b. Tongue thrusting c. Shuffling gait d. Movement of eyeballs upward
The healthcare provider is using Leopold maneuvers to assess fetal positioning. Which maneuver is used to assess the fetal back?
A. First. B. Second. C. Third. D. Fourth.