When is aspirin indicated for the treatment of a stroke?
A) Within the first 15 minutes after the onset of symptoms
B) Only after an intracranial hemorrhage has been ruled out
C) Only if the patient is prescribed antiplatelet medications
D) Immediately upon arrival at the emergency department
Ans: B) Only after an intracranial hemorrhage has been ruled out
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The benefits of pharmacogenetics (PGx) are documented. Which reasons would the nurse list to explain why it is not more common in bedside practice?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. There are not enough laboratories prepared to offer these services. 2. Many prescribers are not aware of the PGx testing that is available. 3. Many prescribers are not aware of which PGx tests are applicable to which drugs. 4. In most cases, patients do not want any kind of genetic testing. 5. There is no simple, universal method of determining how to use the information from testing to modify prescribing habits.
While attempting to revive a person brought to the emergency department with extreme hypothermia (rectal temperature of 94° F), unconscious, and shivering, the nurse is alarmed when assessment reveals that the patient has:
a. reddened, cold ears. b. stopped shivering. c. blanched, hardened fingers. d. blisters on hands and arms.
The student nurse has finished her rotation on the outpatient psychiatric unit. Her client, who was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, suddenly displays superficial scratches to both forearms
Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis for the client related to losses and endings in the nurse-client relationship? a. Noncompliance about impending termination of nurse-client relationship b. Knowledge deficit about impending termination of nurse-client relationship c. Self-care deficit related to impending termination of nurse-client relationship d. Anxiety related to impending termination of nurse-client relationship
The nurse understands the standard maintenance IV fluids for use with methotrexate are:
a. 5% dextrose and 0.9% sodium chloride. b. 0.9% normal saline. c. 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride. d. 5% dextrose and sodium bicarbonate.