A nurse is caring for an infant with PDA. The nurse would anticipate that which of the following medications, administered intravenously, will be ordered by the physician to treatment the infant's PDA?
a. Erythromycin c. Bleomycin
b. Azulfidine d. Indomethacin
D
Indomethacin or ibuprofen lysine, administered intravenously, are used in the treatment of PDA in premature infants. Indomethacin and ibuprofen act to inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and therefore inhibit the production of PGE2 and promote the closure of the ductus.
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A patient who has discovered a breast lump is tearful and expresses concern over her situation. The best way for the nurse to respond to her is by:
A) Encouraging a discussion of her problems and fears B) Asking her if she would like to talk to the chaplain C) Giving her reassurance D) Recommending a support group
A staff nurse is assigned to lead a community group meeting comprised mostly of psychotic clients. When setting up this type of group meeting, the nurse recognizes that
a. refreshments should always be eliminated in order to keep the meeting room neat and orderly. b. acutely psychotic clients generally can participate in community group meetings prior to being stabilized. c. the group leader should take a passive role in order to avoid frightening the clients. d. choosing a fellow staff member to help co-lead the group is recommended.
Prepare an 80 mg dose from a label reading 100 mg/5mL
What will be an ideal response?
Four integral contributions to the concept of advanced practice nursing are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. 1925 Frontier Nursing Service in rural Kentucky b. Mid to late 19th century nurse anesthetist role c. 1955 Rutgers University clinical nurse specialists d. 1975 University of Colorado nurse practitioners