A patient's mental state is an important factor in the success or failure of drug therapy. This is an example of the effect ________ have on drug action.
What will be an ideal response?
psychological factors
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The nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client. For which assessment should the nurse use percussion?
1. Heart sounds 2. Presence of gas in the intestines 3. Equal symmetry of chest expansion 4. Presence of fluid in the lungs
Ketoconazole is used as an alternative to amphotericin B for less severe systemic mycosis. Which are the primary reasons for choosing ketoconazole? (Select all that apply.)
a. It can be given orally. b. It can be used safely in patients with he-patic dysfunction. c. It can be given once weekly rather than daily. d. It is effective for severe, acute infections. e. It is less toxic.
A patient is prescribed ranibuizumag (Lucentisz) as treatment for age-related macular degeneration. The nurse would assess this patient for which expected adverse reaction?
1. Sudden increase in urine output 2. Petechiae across the patient's chest 3. Thickened bronchial secretions 4. Photophobia
When a patient hits, bites, kicks, or scratches, you should
A. refuse to care for the peson. B. attempt to determine the cause of the behavior. C. restrain the patient until he calms down. D. tell the person the behavior is not appropriate.