Which drug prescribed to help with opiate withdrawal, detox, and maintenance requires the prescriber to have a special "X" DEA license?
a. Vivitrol
b. Methadone
c. Clonidine
d. Suboxone
Ans: d. Suboxone
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In the delivery room, to assist in thermoregulation of the newborn, which of these actions would the nurse do first?
A) Dry the neonate. C) Obtain the neonate's temperature. B) Place a hat on the neonate. D) Wrap the neonate in a blanket.
The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient with a risk for skin impairment. How often will the nurse plan to change the position of this patient?
a. Every 30 minutes b. Every 60 minutes c. Every 120 minutes d. Every 180 minutes
A 25-year-old male patient calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea for 24 hours. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Inform the patient that laboratory testing of blood and stools will be necessary. b. Ask the patient to describe the character of the stools and any associated symptoms. c. Suggest that the patient drink clear liquid fluids with electrolytes, such as Gatorade or Pedialyte. d. Advise the patient to use over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium) to slow gastrointestinal (GI) motility.
A client with a dog bite is admitted to a local healthcare facility for treatment. What immediate intervention should the nurse perform to treat the client's dog bite?
A) Cleanse the wound with warm, soapy water. B) Apply direct, firm pressure at the site. C) Apply an ice pack or ice bag. D) Apply an Ace roller bandage.