A child has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which medication does the healthcare professional teach the parents about?
a. Salt tablets
b. Pancreatic enzymes
c. Antihypertensives
d. Antibiotics
Answer: b. Pancreatic enzymes
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Which patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient who scored a 13 on the mini-nutritional assessment b. Elderly patient on bed rest after surgery on the small intestines c. Patient receiving an IV of 5% dextrose d. School-aged patient with positive nitrogen balance e. Middle-age patient with rashes and easily pluckable hair
A premature infant is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Which intervention should be included in the infant's care?
a. Position infant on his or her side after feed-ings. b. Feed infant formula every 4 hours. c. Burp infant frequently during feedings. d. Give small amounts of glucose water in between feedings.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is demonstrating signs of secondary polycythemia vera. The nurse realizes that which of the following will be assessed to confirm the diagnosis?
1. platelet count 2. carboxyhemoglobin level 3. sedimentation rate 4. serum electrolytes
A woman in her 39th week of pregnancy is admitted to the labor and delivery unit where IV oxytocin is initiated. In this situation oxytocin is used for:
a. stimulating uterine contraction to initiate or stimulate labor. b. controlling postpartum hemorrhage. c. increasing uterine tone during the postpartum period. d. inducing milk letdown.