A(n) ________ is a dose of a medication that is too large for a patient's age, size, or physical condition.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
overdose
An overdose is a dose of medication that is too large for a patient's age, size, or physical condition.
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An older patient newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is prescribed galantamine (Razadyne). How will the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Take at bedtime. 2. Take the medication with food. 3. The dosage may be changed every 4 weeks. 4. Side effects of this medication are minimal. 5. Do not take the medication with an NSAID.
The nurse is performing ostomy care for a client. Place in order the steps the nurse will perform to do this care
1. Clean and dry the peristomal skin and stoma. 2. Prepare and apply the skin barrier. 3. Empty the pouch and remove the ostomy barrier. 4. Assess the stoma and peristomal skin. 5. Apply the pouch. 6. Place a piece of tissue or gauze over the stoma and change it as needed.
Chemicals in the brain that produce effects similar to morphine and other opium derived drugs are called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The most obvious aspect of organizational culture is:
A. The unwritten rules. B. The employee handbook. C. The care environment. D. The organizational climate.