What is the drug of choice for treating malignant hyperthermia?
A. Dantrolene
B. Baclofen
C. Diazepam
D. Tizanidine
Answer: A
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a. Ask which drugs the patient takes for arthritis. b. Contact the provider to discuss whether the patient has a pituitary carcinoma. c. Request an order for ketoconazole [Nizor-al]. d. Suspect that this patient has Addison's disease.
The nurse determines that teaching has been effective for the client with metabolic alkalosis if the client states which of the following?
1. "I will use only sodium bicarbonate as my antacid.". 2. "I will take antacids only for my gastric discomforts.". 3. "I will eat foods high in potassium while I am taking Lasix.". 4. "I will restrict my intake of fluids.".
A 62- year-old man reports chronic constipation. To promote bowel evacuation, the nurse will suggest that the patient attempt defecation
a. in the mid-afternoon. b. after eating breakfast. c. right after getting up in the morning. d. immediately before the first daily meal.
Special needs shelters reduce the surge demands on hospitals and long-term care facilities. Careful preplanning for a community's special needs population is essential. Persons arriving at a shelter:
1. Must not bring all their special equipment and medications 2. Must have a psychological condition that makes them inappropriate for a regular shelter 3. Are assessed by a nurse to determine whether this type of facility is appropriate 4. Receive medical care as though they were in a hospital