Laboratory test results indicate that warfarin anticoagulant therapy is suddenly ineffective in a patient who has been taking the drug for an extended time
The nurse suspects an interaction with herbal medications. What type of interaction does she suspect?
1) Antagonistic drug interaction
2) Synergistic drug interaction
3) Idiosyncratic reaction
4) Drug incompatibility
ANS: 1
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What should the graduate nurse respond? A) Femur B) Humerus C) Radial head D) Clavicle
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1. Place the drops directly on the eyeball. 2. Try to put the drops under the upper lid. 3. Administer half the scheduled dose. 4. Apply pressure over the nasolacrimal duct during administration.
A neonate is born to a diabetic mother. The baby is very large, weighing 10 lb. The nurse plans care of the neonate accordingly. Nursing care will include:
a. Holding feedings to help reduce blood glucose b. Monitoring blood glucose levels carefully c. Checking vital signs each shift d. None of the above