A patient is diagnosed with febrile neutropenia. Which of the following medications is most effective in treating this patient?
A) Dicloxacillin sodium (Dynapen)
B) Cefepime hydrochloride (Maxipime)
C) Nafcillin sodium (Unipen)
D) Oxacillin sodium (Prostaphlin)
B
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A community health nurse is leading a health promotion workshop during a community health fair. A participant has asked the nurse for advice on the necessity of calcium supplements
The nurse should respond in the knowledge that which of the following demographic groups frequently have low calcium levels? Select all that apply. A) Elementary-aged children B) Young women C) Middle-aged men D) Middle-aged women E) Older women
When caring for patients on vasodilators that dilate veins, the nurse must monitor for which of the following groups of adverse side effects, which result from decreased preload, decreased cardiac output, and decreased tissue perfusion?
a. Increased chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and increased urine output b. Increased afterload, decreased blood pressure, and presence of carotid bruit c. Decreased urine output, decreased cognitive ability, and decreased peristalsis d. Increased shortness of breath, palpitations, and varicose veins
What will the nurse need to determine first in order to mix two drugs in the same syringe?
a. Absorption rate of the drugs b. Compatibility of the drugs c. Drug blood level of each drug d. Medication adverse effects
Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect a problem with the ovaries during palpation?
A) Slight tenderness B) Walnut sized C) Immobile D) Smooth