A patient who has had gallbladder surgery finds that in the postoperative period she is bothered by an excess of intestinal gas, producing flatus and bloating. An appropriate medication that might be ordered would be:
1. syrup of ipecac.
2. chenodiol.
3. simethicone.
4. disulfiram.
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Simethicone is an antiflatulent that breaks up and prevents mucus-surrounded pockets of gas from forming in the intestine.
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1. Keeping IV solutions at atmospheric pressure so the monitor obtains accurate patient pressures 2. Frequent reassessment and evaluation of data in order to tailor therapies to the patient 3. Using the hemodynamic line for monitoring pressures and not for infusing IV fluids 4. Zero referencing the transducer to the level of the radial artery
Adequate intake of folic acid is especially important for
a. competitive athletes. b. infants and young children. c. women of childbearing age. d. pregnant and lactating women.
A pregnant woman in her second trimester tells the nurse, "I've been passing a lot of gas and feel bloated." Which of the following suggestions would be helpful for the woman?
A) "Watch how much beans and onions you eat." B) "Limit the amount of fluid you drink with meals" C) "Try exercising a little more." D) "Some say that eating mints can help." E) "Cut down on your intake of cheeses."
The nurse is caring for a patient with a personality disorder who is acutely aggressive and is a danger to self and others. What pharmacologic therapy should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient?
1. Valproic acid (Depakote) 2. Haloperidol (Haldol) 3. Clozapine (Clozaril) 4. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)