The nurse questions an order for a proton pump inhibitor when the patient is known to take what other medication?
A) Theophylline
B) Penicillin
C) Digoxin
D) Heparin
A
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Decreased levels of ketoconazole and theophylline have been reported when combined with these drugs, leading to loss of effectiveness. There are no drug–drug interactions with penicillin, digoxin, or heparin.
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a. Ensuring appropriate work hours b. Demonstrating authoritarian behaviors c. Mandating nurses to meet patient needs d. Providing a safe and efficient workspace
A client requests that surgery be delayed for several days until after a period of Holy Days have concluded. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client?
1. Remind the client that one's health is more important than following Holy Days. 2. Suggest the client think about whether having the surgery is the right decision, since the client is willing to delay it now. 3. Communicate the client's request to the surgeon. 4. Provide the client with alternative forms of treatment to replace having surgery.
Which set of frameworks was set up by the NHS Plan (2000) to reduce variation in healthcare performance?
a. the National Service Frameworks b. the Health Service Frameworks c. the Welfare Service Frameworks
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A. Acute sinus infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics B. Adverse effect of the nasal spray C. Incorrect use of the nasal spray D. Rebound nasal congestion