What would be ordered if clotting of the Foley catheter were to occur?
What will be an ideal response?
Careful irrigation of the catheter system with a sterile isotonic solution might be ordered if clotting
were to occur. Practices will vary.
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A. Use ginger. B. Ingest black cohosh. C. Take gingko. D. Wear a copper bracelet.
A depressed patient is receiving imipramine (Tofranil) 300 mg daily. Which side effect requires seeking medical attention?
a. Dry mouth b. Blurred vision c. Nasal congestion d. Urinary retention
When comparing the Older American's Resources and Services (OARS) with the Katz index of ADLs, what is true?
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a. recommend a reduced potassium intake. b. increase the dose of digoxin to 0.5 mg daily. c. hold the next dose of digoxin and obtain a serum digoxin level. d. contact the patient's pharmacy to ask if generic digoxin was dispensed.