Which heart failure drug has been described as a "pharmacologic phlebotomy"?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Sodium nitroprusside
c. Nesiritide
d. Hydralazine
a
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A very concerned 14-year-old boy presents to the clinic because of an enlargement of his left breast. Except for the breast enlargement, the rest of the history and physical was reported as normal
The most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement next would be to inform the child that: 1. A pediatric endocrine consult is being arranged. 2. The health practitioner is arranging a surgical consult for him. 3. This is a normal finding in adolescent males, and that the breast tissue generally regresses by the time of full sexual maturity. 4. His condition is related to a high-fat diet, and that limiting fat intake usually will resolve the enlargement over a period of a couple of months.
A nurse is caring for a woman, who has just found out she is pregnant. The woman begins crying and says, "But I'm not trying to get pregnant!" Should this response by the woman be concerning to the nurse?
a. No, because women may not consciously be aware of an unconscious desire to be a mother b. No, because about half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended c. No, because she admitted having unprotected sexual intercourse d. Yes, because pregnancy can usually be avoided by appropriate precautions
The nurse would expect a physician to prescribe which medication to a postpartum patient with heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus?
1. Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) 2. Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) 3. Terbutaline (Brethine) 4. Docusate (Colace)
The nurse is observing a new graduate perform a postpartum assessment. Which action requires intervention by the nurse?
1. Asking the patient to void and donning clean gloves 2. Listening to bowel sounds, then asking when her last BM occurred 3. Telling visitors the assessment will be quick, then checking the fundus 4. Completing the assessment and explaining the results to the patient