Certain drugs such as antibiotics are stored in their powdered form because they quickly lose ________ and ________ when in liquid form.
What will be an ideal response?
freshness; effectiveness
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The nurse assesses the patient who had an abrupt withdrawal of benzodiazepines for withdrawal syndrome and would recognize what symptoms as part of the syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A) Headache B) Nightmares C) Malaise D) Bradycardia E) Hypotension
The client has been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit with a myocardial infarction. Which of the following statements by the client indicate that adequate learning has occurred?
1. "I'm just sick to my stomach because I ate something that didn't agree with me.". 2. "I think I must have given myself a little too much insulin this morning.". 3. "I've been breathing fast and my heart's been racing because my heart's not working right.". 4. "Just give me something for the nausea and I can go home.".
The nurse is describing medication side effects to a client who is taking a benzodiazepine. The nurse tells the client to take the medication only as prescribed because of the most serious risk of:
1. Headache 2. Skin rashes 3. Dependence 4. Gastrointestinal side effects
A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of a newborn who plan to bottle-feed. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limiting the feeding to 15 minutes b. Propping the bottle for night feedings is acceptable c. Proper technique for cleansing the bottles and nipples d. Feeding infant on alternate sides of the lap e. Use of bottled water without fluoride should be avoided to mix powdered formula.