Nitroglycerin is administered sublingually and is absorbed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
under the tongue.
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The patient tells the nurse that he or she has begun ordering his or her medications over the Internet because it is cheaper. What statement made by the nurse in response to this information is accurate?
A) All drugs are manufactured with the same quality controls. B) Any drug that is shipped into this country is safe to use. C) Foreign drugs may have the same name as domestic drugs, but they are not the same drug. D) If you order from Canada or Mexico, the drugs are safe because they undergo testing.
During a patient's scheduled home visit, an older adult patient has stated to the community health nurse that she has been experiencing hemorrhoids of increasing severity in recent months. The nurse should recommend which of the following?
A) Regular application of an OTC antibiotic ointment B) Increased fluid and fiber intake C) Daily use of OTC glycerin suppositories D) Use of an NSAID to reduce inflammation
The nurse is conducting an elderly female patient's assessment and notes the patient has male-pattern hair distribution. This is likely due to which of the following?
A) Normal aging patterns of the dermis B) Herbal remedies C) Decreased levels of estrogen D) Increased levels of testosterone
The nurse is orienting a new graduate nurse to the labor and birth unit. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective? "When a patient arrives in labor:
1. "A urine specimen is obtained by catheter to check for protein and ketones." 2. "She will be positioned supine to facilitate a normal blood pressure." 3. "Her prenatal record is reviewed for indications of domestic abuse." 4. "A vaginal exam is performed unless birth appears to be imminent."