A pregnant woman suffers from hyperemesis gravidarum. What medication is administered as a last resort in treating hyperemesis gravidarum?
A) Methylprednisolone
B) Metoclopramide (Reglan)
C) Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
D) Promethazine (Phenergan)
A
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The nurse should document drug administration
1. at the end of each shift. 2. as soon as possible after administration. 3. just before administration. 4. any time during the nurse's shift.
What problem or disorder is a major cause of disability in adults under age 54 years in the United States?
A. Accidents B. Morbid obesity C. Coronary artery disease D. Diabetes mellitus type 2
The nurse is assisting with placement of epidural anesthesia for a woman who is in labor. To help prevent maternal hypotension, which is the nurse's initial action?
a. Administer 40 to 80 mcg of intravenous phenylephrine. b. Infuse a bolus of 500 to 1000 mL of IV crystalloid solution. c. Monitor the patient's blood pressure closely during epidural placement. d. Turn the patient onto her left side and give a rapid bolus of crystalloid solution.
Height = 21.5 in.; weight = 10 lb. Calculate the BSA: ________. (Round to the nearest hundredth)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).