Which of the following is generally not a first-line treatment for post herpetic neuralgia?
A. Intrathecal methylprednisolone
B. Gabapentin
C. 5% lidocaine patch
D. Topical capsaicin
A
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The nurse does which of the following to prepare to collect a creatinine clearance urine test?
1. Obtain a 24-hour collection bottle for urine. 2. Check for a signed informed consent form. 3. Assess the client for allergies to shellfish. 4. Insert a Foley catheter with a large drainage bag.
A patient diagnosed with a stasis ulcer has been hospitalized. There is an order to change the dressing and provide wound care. Which activity should the nurse first perform when providing wound care?
A) Assess the drainage in the dressing. B) Slowly remove the soiled dressing. C) Perform hand hygiene. D) Don non-latex gloves.
A 69-year-old patient reports burning, aching pain in the legs when walking to the mailbox. These symptoms are relieved with rest. The nurse would suspect:
1. venous insufficiency. 2. claudication. 3. phlebitis. 4. rest pain.
Most patients with cystic fibrosis require a
a. low-fat, low-energy diet and hormone re-placement therapy. b. high-fiber diet, supplements of wa-ter-soluble vitamins, and diuretics. c. high-protein diet, sodium restriction, and supplements of fat-soluble vitamins. d. high-kcal diet, multivitamin supplements, and enzyme replacement therapy.