A child who is allergic to bee stings is stung by a bee at school. The school nurse administers a EpiPen (epinephrine). Why is epinephrine the drug of choice for this patient?
A) It has a long half-life.
B) It has an effect on the adrenal gland.
C) It has an antihistamine effect.
D) It is inexpensive and affordable.
C
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The nursing student is preparing a teaching plan discussing compliance issues for a client with diabetes mellitus. When implementing the plan, the student is aware that that the purpose of teaching the client is which of the following?
1. To make sure the client understood the information 2. To influence the future behavior of the client 3. To ensure the message was delivered effectively 4. To obtain a response from the client
A religious organization is an example of this type of ownership?
A) Government-owned B) Proprietary agency C) Nonprofit agency D) Public facility
You are caring for a patient who had a stent placement yesterday. What medication besides aspirin is standard in the care of these patients?
A) Ibuprophin B) Clopidogrel C) Dipyridamole D) Acetaminophin
A nurse is assessing a rape survivor for post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse asks the woman, "Do you feel as though you are reliving the trauma?" The nurse is assessing for which of the following?
A) Physical symptoms B) Intrusive thoughts C) Avoidance D) Hyperarousal