The nurse explains that because they can be delivered by all routes, give good pain control, and have no limit on the dose amount, the drugs of choice when caring for the hospice patient are:
a. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. anticholinergic drugs.
c. Duragesic patches.
d. opioid derivatives.
D
Opioid derivatives are popular drugs of choice when dealing with the hospice patient because of the wide variety of modes of administration.
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A) Simvastatin (Zocor) B) Isoniazid (Nydrazid) C) Digoxin (Lanoxin) D) Phenytoin (Dilantin) E) Enalapril (Vasotec)
What signs of infiltration should be assessed by a nurse?
a. Burning sensation, pain, and puffy b. Pain, heat, and puffy c. Burning sensation and no feeling at the site d. Red streak up the arm
The nurse is completing a medication history for a client diagnosed with bipolar. When assessing the medications, which medication classification is noted as an adjunct to lithium therapy?
A) Antidiabetics B) Antihypertensives C) Anticonvulsants D) Antianginals
Strategic plans are a written collection of organizational ____
a. Awards b. Goals c. Intentions d. Policies