Which of the following is FALSE?
a. Syrups contain sugar, usually to mask the bitter taste of some medications.
b. Elixirs contain oil and water and should be shaken well before use.
c. Suspensions must be shaken well before use.
d. A solution contains a drug that is completely dissolved.
b. Elixirs contain oil and water and should be shaken well before use.
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A female patient has been taking minoxidil (Loniten) for 3 months. She complains of excessive hair growth on her face. The nurse should advise the patient that the
a. phenomenon is known as hypertrichosis and will subside within 4 to 5 weeks. b. phenomenon is known as hypertrichosis and is a side effect of the medication. c. prescriber will be notified, because a reduction in dose may be indicated. d. phenomenon is known as hyperplasia, and it causes an increase in hair growth.
The nurse is reviewing the concept of drug polymorphism. Which factors contribute to drug polymorphism? (Select all that apply.)
a. The number of drugs ordered by the phy-sician b. Inherited factors c. The patient's diet and nutritional status d. Different dosage forms of the same drug e. The patient's health beliefs and practices f. The patient's drug history g. The various available forms of a drug
A patient who had stomach cancer surgery 2 years ago comes to the clinic fearful that "the cancer must be back because I'm so tired all the time." The nurse realizes that this patient is likely experiencing which health problem?
1. vitamin deficiency 2. a return of the stomach cancer 3. metastasis 4. ineffective coping
What intervention is necessary when weaning a child from the ventilator?
a. Light sedation before scheduled extubation b. No suctioning before scheduled extubation c. Cool mist begun immediately after extubation d. Vigorous chest physiotherapy and suctioning performed immediately after extubation