The physician orders that a hospital patient be given Tylenol® if her temperature exceeds 101.4°F. The healthcare personnel at the hospital use Celsius thermometers. They should administer Tylenol® if the patient's temperature exceeds ________ (round to the nearest tenth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
38.6°C
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The psychological defense mechanism used to ward off the painful feelings associated with illness and hospitalization is called
1. denial. 2. acceptance. 3. compassion. 4. frustration.
A sign of partial blockage when a patient is choking is
a. wheezing. c. the inability to speak. b. cool skin. d. fainting
Why is Dr. Smith unlikely to prescribe an antihistamine for his patient with asthma?
A. Antihistamines produce a life-threatening reaction called the Response of Lewis in asthma patients. B. Antihistamines promote the production of nasal and bronchial mucus. C. Antihistamines are not therapeutically useful in the treatment of asthma. D. Antihistamines produce disturbances in intestinal activity.
The nursing instructor teaches the nursing students about the advantages of local anesthetics, such as lidocaine (Xylocaine). What will the best plan of the nursing instructor include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Amides have fewer side effects than esters. 2. Amides block potassium entry into the cell. 3. Amides are similar in structure to cocaine. 4. Amides tend to last longer than esters. 5. Amides block calcium entry into the cell.