A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia)
What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient?
A) "Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach."
B) "It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal."
C) "This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet."
D) "Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food."
A
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A) Respiratory alkalosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory acidosis D) Metabolic acidosis
Which of the following personality characteristics can affect the nurse's ability to function in a therapeutic manner, if disclosed to the client?
a. The nurse is shy. b. The nurse becomes angry when criticized. c. The nurse has difficulty handling conflict. d. The nurse struggles with getting up in the morning.
Calculate the amount to administer: _________________ (use fractions, as appropriate). Ordered:
Synthroid 44 mcg po daily. On hand: Synthroid 88 mcg tablets. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following may be missed unless the patient is placed in the left lateral decubitus position and auscultated with the bell?
A) Mitral stenosis murmur B) Opening snap of the mitral valve C) S3 and S4 gallops D) All of the above