A patient in status asthmaticus has not yet responded to epinephrine, the nurse will expect which drug to be used next?
a. albuterol (proventil)
b. aminophylline
c. cromolyn (intal)
d. montelukast (singular)
Answer: b. aminophylline
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a. Hop on one foot. b. Stand on his head. c. Touch his finger to his nose. d. Make "funny" faces at the nurse.
Correct the medical notation of the following order. Demerol 75.00 mg IM as needed for pain
What will be an ideal response?
Parents have brought their 7-year-old child into the emergency room with abdominal pain. Which of the following clinical manifestations would lead the health care team to suspect the child has appendicitis? Select all that apply
A) Tenderness in right lower quadrant with palpation B) Rebound tenderness in inguinal areas with palpation C) Redness and warmth over right lower quadrant D) Bloating and flatulence noticeable E) Urine has the smell of stool with brown coloring
A client who had kidney trauma required a nephrectomy. What does the nurse teach the client about this condition?
a. "You need to avoid participating in con-tact sports like football." b. "You probably will end up on dialysis a few years from now." c. "You need medication to control your high blood pressure from the injury." d. "You will always be required to restrict your salt and fluid intake."