A group of students are reviewing information about the effects of substances on the newborn. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which drug as not being associated with teratogenic effects on the fetus?
A) Alcohol
B) Nicotine
C) Marijuana
D) Cocaine
C
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Marijuana has not been shown to have teratogenic effects on the fetus. Alcohol, nicotine and cocaine do affect the fetus.
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A client with schizoaffective disorder is prescribed clozapine to treat her symptoms. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give this client?
A) "Keep a record of how often and how long you experience the side effect of dry mouth." B) "Monitor your urinary output, and notify your doctor if your urine has a foul odor." C) "Keep an eye on your weight, and if you gain weight rapidly, notify your doctor." D) "If you experience any drowsiness, discontinue taking this medication."
Which statement accurately describes the purpose of sedation vacation for a patient to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?
1. The vacation from sedation relieves stress, which decreases the chance of infection. 2. During sedation vacation the patient has a chance to take deep breaths and improve ventilation while more awake. 3. The patient's own tidal volume and respiratory rate can be evaluated during sedation vacation. 4. New data show that sedation vacation is no longer recommended because there is concern about the safety of interrupting sedation.
It is acceptable for the nursing assistant to make assumptions about patients based on stereotypes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false