When two drugs administered together produce a more powerful response than the effect of each drug given separately, it is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
synergism
Synergism occurs when two drugs are administered together to produce a more powerful response than when each drug is given separately.
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The nurse is caring for the client 3 days after admission and documents morning vital signs of 101 °F, heart rate 92, respirations 25, and blood pressure 120/80. The urinary output has decreased, and the urine is cloudy and dark amber. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) The client has passed the kidney stones. B) The client is in acute renal failure. C) The client has developed a respiratory infection. D) The client has a probable urinary tract infection.
Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a patient with diabetic neuropathy?
A) Pain and paresthesia starting in both feet and progressing up the leg B) Pain and paresthesia in one foot that eventually progresses up the leg C) A dull cramping pain in both calves D) Leg pain that is more severe in the morning
The nurse is educating the family of a patient in the late stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What teaching point is most important for the nurse to include?
a. The patient's ability to move the upper limbs may be affected. b. The patient's cognitive and mental capacity will most likely remain intact throughout the disease progression. c. The patient's breathing should not be af-fected by the disease. d. The patient's ability to swallow will re-main intact.
When in a teaching-learning situation with a client, the nurse encourages the client to __________ and __________ learning goals
Fill in the blank with correct word