A patient prescribed to take allopurinol (Zyloprim) once daily asks, when is the best time to take the drug. What is your best response?
a. Right before bed to reduce the side effect of nausea.
b. Right after a full meal to prevent conversion of purines into uric acid.
c. On an empty stomach to ensure the best absorption of this oral drug.
d. It doesn't matter whether your stomach is full or empty, just take it at the same time every day.
ANS: B
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A) Metric system B) Apothecary system C) Household system D) Avoirdupois system
A patient comes to the clinic for his weekly "allergy shot." He missed his appointment the week before because of a family emergency. Which action by the nurse is appropriate in administering his injection?
a. Administer the usual dosage of the allergen. b. Double the dosage to account for the missed injection the previous week. c. Consult with the physician about decreasing the dosage for this injection. d. Reevaluate his sensitivity to the allergen with a skin test.
A nurse is assessing a patient for delirium versus dementia. What should the nurse expect the patient with dementia to display?
a. Intermittent fear affect b. Perplexity affect c. Bewilderment affect d. Flat affect
Which contemporary nursing theorist is best known for her definition of nursing that describes the nurse's role as a substitute for the patient and as a helper and partner to the patient?
a. Orem b. Henderson c. Watson d. King