A patient has been using one drug and has required increasing dosages. When changed to another agent in the same class, higher dosages of that agent are required as well. This is an example of:
1. tolerance.
2. cross-tolerance.
3. physical dependence.
4. psychologic dependence.
Correct Answer: 2
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The physician has ordered Phenobarbital (Liminal) 100 mg three times a day for a patient with seizures. To help you develop an appropriate care plan for this patient, what best describes the action of this drug in the body?
1. It will increase urination for 2 hours after ingestion. 2. It will cause severe thirst and dryness of the mucus membranes. 3. It has a long duration, with a sedative effect on the brain. 4. It will lower the seizure threshold.
Which initiatives are a policy priority for Meaningful Use? (Select all that apply.)
a. To engage patients and families b. To lower the cost of delivering healthcare services c. To improve care coordination d. To ensure adequate privacy and security of patient information
The nurse assessing the musculoskeletal system of a 4-year-old child observes them rising to a standing position after being supine. Which finding should the nurse be concerned about?
A. The child places their hands on their knees and pushes their trunk up. B. The child places their hands on the floor and straightens their legs. C. The child rises without using arm support. D. The child reaches out for the parent to pick them up.
After talking with the nurse, a client has decided to not proceed with the use of an intrauterine device as a contraceptive method because of the possible disadvantages, which include:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. irregular bleeding. 2. pelvic pain. 3. allergic reaction. 4. vaginal dryness. 5. uterine perforation.