A patient will be starting therapy with a corticosteroid
The nurse reviews the patient's orders and notes that an interaction may occur if the corticosteroid is taken with which of these drug classes?
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
b. Antibiotics
c. Opioid analgesics
d. Antidepressants
ANS: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient brought to the emergency department by her parents is admitted for depression. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
A) Noting that symptoms of physical illness are not relevant. B) Asking the patient, "Have you ever thought about taking your own life?" C) Conducting interviews in a brief manner. D) Encouraging the patient to spend time alone reviewing her feelings.
What is the correct formula for the nurse researcher to use to identify the observed total variability in scores?
A) VO = VT + VE B) VT = VO + VE C) VE = VT + VO D) VV = VT + VE
Which percentage of the population that is 85 years of age and older has some stage of Alzheimer disease (AD)?
a. 10% b. 20% c. 35% d. 50%