A patient in a rehabilitation center is beginning to experience opioid withdrawal symptoms. The nurse expects to administer which drug as part of the treatment?

a. Diazepam (Valium)
b. Methadone
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Bupropion (Zyban)


ANS: B

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Despite the availability of State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP), many eligible children are not enrolled. The nursing intervention that can best help eligible children to become enrolled is:

1. Assessment of the details of the family's income and expenditures. 2. Case management to limit costly, unnecessary duplication of services. 3. To advocate for the child by encouraging the family to investigate its SCHIP eligibility. 4 To educate the family about the need for keeping regular well-child visit appointments.

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During a craniotomy, the patient experienced peripheral damage to cranial nerve 7, resulting in diminished movement of the left side of the face. What nursing action demonstrates best understanding of the effect of this lesion on the patient?

A) Referral for speech therapy and swallowing assessment B) Use of ocular moisturizers C) Teaching about falling and syncope risks D) Referral for evaluation for a hearing aid

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A nurse is assessing a child with a known history of untreated hyperpituitarism. The nurse would anticipate:

1. Enlarged hands and feet. 2. A small nose and forehead. 3. A report of headaches. 4. Signs of precocious puberty.

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