When a patient is administered mecamylamine, what are the signs that a nurse or medical assistant should watch out for in the patient?
A. Nervousness
B. Bradycardia
C. Jaw soreness
D. Taste disturbances
Answer: B
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Which antibiotics may be administered topically? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bacitracin b. Daptomycin c. Ofloxacin d. Polymyxin B e. Rifampin
The nurse is providing care to a patient with a new tracheostomy. Which intervention is appropriate to include in this patient's care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Do not remove tracheostomy ties. 2. Assess frequently to determine if sterile suctioning is needed. 3. Clean the inner cannula with sterile normal saline. 4. Remove crusted secretions with hydrogen peroxide and flush with normal saline. 5. Assess areas under the edges of the faceplate for breakdown.
When implementing the Community Health Promotion Model, which underlying principle should the nurse use in order to facilitate active participation?
a. Individuals should work in groups to complete necessary tasks. b. Individuals participating should represent all segments of the population. c. People will work together if they like the leadership. d. People will participate when they see the issues as worthy of their time.
Select the true statement related to the treatment of diarrhea with difenoxen (Motofen).
A. Side effects including nausea, vomiting, and hypotension are seen with larger doses such as 40 to 60 mg. B. At therapeutic doses of up to 20 mg per day, difenoxen can produce weak opiate effects, including euphoria. C. Difenoxen is a mu receptor agonist that stimulates mu receptors in the myenteric plexus to decrease peristalsis and constrict sphincters, and it directly affects the circular smooth muscle of the bowel, prolonging gastrointestinal transit time. D. All of these are correct.