A nurse is preparing an educational program for her peers regarding adverse drug reactions (ADR). What information does the nurse need to include? Select all that apply
A) ADRs are drug side effects that are serious or fatal.
B) ARDs can be preventable.
C) The most common preventable ADRs are related to cardiovascular drugs, diuretics, and anticoagulants.
D) Drug-monitoring errors such as failure to act on laboratory findings are considered ADRs.
E) Older people are more likely to have ADRs because of inappropriate dosing, drug-drug interactions, polypharmacy, and nonadherence.
A, B, C, D, E
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a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B-6 c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin D
Which statement would indicate to the nurse that a 35-year-old pregnant client and spouse understand the instructions regarding amniocentesis?
1. The client tells the spouse that the test has to be done before the 14th week of pregnancy. 2. The client tells the spouse that childbirth classes are not necessary if the baby has Down syndrome. 3. The client and spouse state that the results of the amniocentesis will take up to 2 weeks. 4. The client and spouse state that it is not unusual for amniocentesis to misdiagnose a problem with the baby.
For absorption of heavy exudate from a wound, a nurse selects which of the following dressings?
a. Alginates b. Hydrogel c. Hydrocolloid d. Transparent film
The use of Computer Adaptive Technology (CAT) has drastically changed the process of licensure testing. The graduate nurse understands this process when she makes which statements? (Select all that apply.)
a. "The implementation of CAT allows me to choose what study material to use when testing." b. "CAT allows me to choose a testing center that is close to my home." c. "CAT gives me the flexibility to select a testing time and date that fits into my work schedule." d. "CAT implementation allows me to schedule multiple testing dates, in case I cannot make one." e. "CAT ensures easier questions than the older written tests."