Which medication is likely to be prescribed for a client going through the detoxification period in a hospital or a substance abuse treatment setting?
a. naltrexone (ReVia)
b. disulfiram (Antabuse)
c. fluoxetine (Prozac)
d. lorazepam (Ativan)
D
Ativan is likely to be prescribed for a client going through the detoxification period in a hospital or a substance-abuse treatment setting. During detoxification, the alcohol is replaced by a benzodiazepine such as Ativan, in rapidly decreasing degrees.
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a. He/she may assume that the LPN is able to perform this task appropriately. b. The LPN is ultimately responsible for the patient findings and assessment. c. The LPN may perform the tasks assigned without further supervision. d. He/she retains ultimate responsibility for patient care and supervision is needed.
Careful handwashing before and after contact can prevent the spread of which condition in daycare and school settings?
a. Irritable bowel syndrome b. Ulcerative colitis c. Hepatic cirrhosis d. Hepatitis A
The P wave is represented by which portion of the conduction system?
a. SA node b. AV node c. Bundle of HIS d. Purkinje network
The community nurse is investigating health needs in her county. She is interviewing community leaders. These individuals are known as
A) observational participants. B) key informants. C) research subjects. D) community members.