A nurse teaches a new client about the route of administration used for a single dose of antipsychotic medication to produce a sustained action over 2 to 3 weeks
The client has correctly learned that this would require taking the medication in the form of: a. capsules
b. injections
c. liquids
d. pills
B
Antipsychotics formulated to have a long duration of action are administered only by injection. They are manufactured by dissolving the drug in sesame seed oil. The sesame seed oil slows the diffusion of the drug and significantly delays absorption.
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a. hypometabolism. b. hypermetabolism. c. hyperglycemia. d. intolerance to enteral feedings.
In providing oral care to an unconscious patient, it is important for the nurse to
a. Moisten the mouth using lemon-glycerin sponges. b. Hold the patient's mouth open with his or her fingers. c. Rinse the mouth and immediately suction the oral cavity. d. Use foam swabs to help remove plaque.
The nurse is taking a rectal temperature on an adult patient. She expects to insert the thermometer __________ inches
Fill in the blanks with correct word
A client engages in frequent temper tantrums that usually result in her parents giving in to her demands. The client's parents decide to try their nurse practitioner's suggestion of time out
Which principle should the nurse practitioner use to explain time out? A) Negative reinforcement is introduced. B) Positive reinforcement is removed. C) Covert sensitization is used. D) Reciprocal inhibition is eliminated.