A patient with seasonal allergies has told the nurse that a colleague recommended pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Sudafed) as a means of controlling signs and symptoms
The nurse should be aware that this drug provides relief for many patients but adverse effects include a risk of:
A) Anxiety
B) Decreased urine output
C) Depression
D) Gastritis
A
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The nurse is conducting an educational session with a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse knows further education is needed when the patient states, "In the U.S.:
1. 6 million people are diagnosed with diabetes per year." 2. 25.8 million people have diabetes." 3. 18.8 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes." 4. 7 million people have diabetes but have not been diagnosed."
The nurse manager in the Emergency Department needs to implement new staffing patterns. As a transformational leader, the nurse manager should:
a. Explain in detail how well the new idea will work. b. Reinforce how this change will respond to the ideas and solutions generated by staff members. c. Reason with staff members that the new idea will save money and allow more free time. d. Imply that raises will be smaller than anticipated if the new idea is not accepted.
Which of the following medications is the primary diuretic used in children to treat volume overload?
a. furosemide (Lasix) c. bumetanide (Bumex) b. spironolactone (Aldactone) d. chlorothiazide (Diuril)
The "Rights of Medication Administration" help to ensure accuracy when administering medications. Which of the following represent these five rights? Select all that apply
A) Medication B) Patient C) Prescribing physician D) Pharmacy E) Dosage F) Route