All nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have an FDA Black Box Warning regarding:
1. Potential for causing life-threatening GI bleeds
2. Increased risk of developing systemic arthritis with prolonged use
3. Risk of life-threatening rashes, including Stevens-Johnson
4. Potential for transient changes in serum glucose
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You are frequently assessing an 84-year-old woman's pain after she suffered a humeral fracture in a fall. When applying the nursing process in pain management for a patient of this age, what principle should you best apply?
A) Monitor for signs of drug toxicity due to a decrease in metabolism. B) Monitor for an increase in absorption of the drug due to age-related changes. C) Monitor for a paradoxical increase in pain with opioid administration. D) Administer analgesics every 4 to 6 hours as ordered to control pain.
The nurse knows that patients should consume the following amounts of fiber every day:
a. 25-35 g b. 20-35 g c. 25-40 g d. 20-40 g
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If terrorists were to use category B agents that produce low death rates and moderate illness, by which route would the organisms likely be delivered?
a. Vaporization b. Water sources c. Explosion d. Person-to-person contact