A client has been prescribed Zantac for gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse realizes this medication is classified as a:
1. histamine H2-receptor antagonist.
2. proton pump inhibitor.
3. prokinetic agent.
4. antihistamine.
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Zantac is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. This medication is not classified as being a proton pump inhibitor, prokinetic agent, or antihistamine.
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The nurse responsible for conducting group therapy on the eating disorders unit schedules the
sessions immediately after meals for the primary purpose of a. promoting processing of anxiety associated with eating. b. shifting the clients' focus from food to psychotherapy. c. preventing the use of maladaptive behavior such as purging. d. focusing on weight control mechanisms and food preparation.
The nurse is assessing the older adult client who has been admitted to the hospital following a fall. The nurse is using the Fulmer SPICES framework to assess the client for predicting and preventing problems that the client may experience
Rank the following assessment questions by the nurse in order of occurrence based on this framework. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. 1. "Do you have any concerns about your memory?" 2. "It looks like you've lost some weight since your healthcare provider last saw you. How are your teeth?" 3. "Can you tell me about how well you are sleeping?" 4. "Have you had any problems holding your urine?" 5. "I noticed that you have a large bruise on your knee. Did you fall recently?"
A patient who is referred to the eating disorders clinic has lost 35 pounds during 3 months. To assess eating patterns, the nurse should ask the patient:
a. "Do you often feel fat?" b. "Who plans the family meals?" c. "What do you eat in a typical day?" d. "What do you think about your present weight?"