The nurse is caring for a group of missionaries who have just returned from a region where malaria is endemic
For which patients, who are undergoing treatment for an ongoing attack of malaria, would mefloquine (Lariam) be contraindicated? (Select all that apply.) a. Patients with renal insufficiency
b. Patients with epilepsy
c. Patients with osteoarthritis
d. Patients with a psychiatric disorder
e. Patients with type 2 diabetes
B, D
Mefloquine is contraindicated in patients who have a history of epilepsy and psychiatric disord-ers.
Mefloquine is not contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency, osteoarthritis, or type 2 diabetes.
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The nurse identifies which area as the contrecoup injury? 1. The frontal area of the brain 2. The posterior or occipital part of the brain 3. Both the anterior and posterior areas of the brain 4. The midpoint of the brainstem
The pediatric nurse provides care for an infant who begins to demonstrate signs of apnea along with chewing, sucking, and abnormal eye movements. The nurse knows that these symptoms are most likely signs of __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is caring for a young homeless man on the medical floor of the local hospital. He was admitted several days ago to safely detox from alcohol. He reports having nowhere to go once he is discharged
Who should be involved in his discharge planning? A. Social worker B. Addiction specialist C. Psychiatrist D. All of the above
converted to percent is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).