Emilio Hernandez was recently prescribed azithromycin for bronchitis. His physician, Dr. Smith, directed Emilio to take the antibiotic for five days. After just three days, Emilio noticed considerable improvement in his breathing, and decided to stop taking the antibiotic. Emilio thought it best to save the medication in the event he became ill with bronchitis in the future.Respiratory infections, including upper respiratory infections, influenza-like infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis, account for more than ______of all infections.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
Ans: 80%
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A 176-lb client with pyelonephritis has been instructed to drink at least 30 mL of water for each kilogram of body weight
The client prefers to drink bottled water and asks the nurse to calculate the number of 16-oz bottles needed to fulfill the daily intake required. Fill in the blank with the total number of 16-oz bottles of water that should be consumed each day. __________ bottles Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 26-year-old patient sustained a head injury at the age of 19 years. The patient has been on antiepileptic drugs and has been seizure free since 8 months after the accident. He now wants to discontinue the medications
The nurse's response would be based on which of the following ra-tionales about antiepileptic medications? a. The patient can stop the medications now and keep an accurate seizure chart to determine whether medications need to be reinstituted. b. The patient should wait a full 10 years after the last seizure; then it is probably safe to stop the medication. c. Antiepileptic drugs are needed for life. d. The dosage may be gradually reduced based on an accurate seizure record and consistent serum drug levels.
An older patient exhibits a shuffling gait, lack of facial expression, and tremors at rest. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication for this patient?
a. Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) b. Donepezil (Aricept) c. Rivastigmine (Exelon) d. Tacrine (Cognex)
A middle school nurse is working with a 12-year-old female student who has experienced early onset of puberty accompanied by increasing interest in sexual attractiveness
The nurse bases her work with this student on the knowledge that developmentally: a. the student is cognitively and socially unprepared for the risks associated with sexual activity b. transmission of sexually transmitted disorders (STDs) is physiologically enhanced at the time of puberty c. maturation of social skills precedes the physical changes of puberty d. early adolescents are less impulsive and more wary of peer pressure than are older teens