A client who has a diagnosis of endometriosis is concerned about the side effect of hot flashes from her prescribed medication. She tells the nurse that her mother found them very uncomfortable during her menopause. Which medication causes this side effect?
a. Estrogen (Premarin)
b. Leuprolide (Lupron)
c. Diclofenac (Voltaren)
d. Ergonovine (Ergotrate)
Answer: b. Leuprolide (Lupron)
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Which responses by the students would indicate that further clarification is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Hypoxia d. Hypercalcemia b. Hyperthermia e. Hyperviscosity c. Hyperglycemia f. Hyperbillirubinemia
The nurse is assisting with resuscitation of a client. What priority intervention does the nurse perform before defibrillating a client?
a. Make sure the defibrillator is set to the synchronous mode. b. Deliver a precordial thump to the upper portion of the sternum. c. Test the equipment by delivering a smaller shock at 100 J. d. Ensure that all personnel are clear of con-tact with the client and the bed.
A client is questioning the nurse about a newly prescribed medication, acamprosate calcium (Campral). Which is the most appropriate reply by the nurse?
A. "This medication will help you maintain your abstinence." B. "This medication will cause uncomfortable symptoms if you combine it with alcohol." C. "This medication will decrease the effect alcohol has on your body." D. "This medication will lower your risk of experiencing a complicated withdrawal."
The nurse understands which is the primary purpose for intravenous fluid replacement for a client that has a burn injury?
A. Antibiotic administration B. Maintain blood pressure C. Electrolyte replacement D. Administration of pain prescriptions