A 10-year-old patient will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) therapy. The nurse will perform which essential baseline assessment before this drug is started?
a. Eye examination
b. Height and weight
c. Liver function studies
d. Hearing test
ANS: B
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The nurse entering the patient's medical-surgical room, finds the patient in cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is initiated and the code team is alerted
Upon arrival of the code team and placement of the patient on a cardiac monitor, it is determined that the electrocardiogram shows ventricular tachycardia. The next step in the management of this patient will include: A) Continuation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation B) Defibrillation C) Immediate transfer to the intensive care unit D) Chest x-ray
Infections are common acute conditions that demand prompt attention. A variety of factors can be responsible for the high risk of infection in the elderly
Gerontological nurses should suspect an infection when which of the following phenomena occurs? A) The patient displays reduced activity and lowered resistance. B) Embolus and thrombus are diagnosed. C) A lower body temperature causes atypical fever. D) Any abrupt, unexplained change in physical or mental function is detected.
The nurse acknowledges that beta blockers are as effective as antianginals because they do what?
a. Increase oxygen to the systemic circulation. b. Maintain heart rate and blood pressure. c. Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility. d. Decrease heart rate and increase myocardial contractility.
Clots within the atrium of the heart may result in an infarct in the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false