The nurse assesses a client with new-onset hearing loss. The client tells the nurse, "I had had a cold so I took the antibiotic in the cupboard.". Which of the following medication should the nurse suspect?
A) Isoniazid
B) Tetracycline
C) Tobramycin, an aminoglycoside
D) Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone
C
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Antibiotics can produce side effects and adverse reactions that can cause serious consequences. Aminoglycosides can cause ototoxic and nephrotoxic adverse effects.
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Which statement indicates understanding of how a nurse could improve personal decision-making skills?
1. "We should gather a group together to make important unit decisions to ensure fairness." 2. "I should practice making decisions by developing potential solutions and then choosing one." 3. "We can make a decision and then ask for input from others to make sure it was the right choice." 4. "I know I will never be able to improve my decision-making skills because I am not a strong person."
Which explanation of cardiac risk assessment should the nurse give to a patient asking about his risk for heart disease?
A) "Risk assessment will tell us if you will have a heart attack." B) "If you reduce your risk for heart disease, you will prevent heart disease." C) "Risk assessment takes into consideration accumulated long-term exposure to risk factors." D) "Risk assessment can guide us in helping you reduce your risk for heart disease."
The physician prescribes warfarin (Coumadin) 15 mg daily. The nurse notes that this is three times the normal dose for this client based on the client's medication profile and laboratory work. What does the nurse do first?
a. Give the dose and document the concern. b. Call the pharmacy for a consultation. c. Call the physician to question the order. d. Hold the medication for that day.
Ignore pain due to fear of what it means.
A. Infants B. Toddlers and preschoolers C. School-age children D. Adolescents E. Young and middle-aged adults F. Older adults