The nurse recognizes a potential health threat to an alcoholic client who is using the drug disulfiram (Antabuse) when the nurse reads in the health record that the client is also taking
a. Coumadin.
b. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) tablets.
c. Milk of Magnesia.
d. penicillin.
A
Antabuse increases the effect of anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin).
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A) Insert the irrigating syringe deeply. B) Direct the flow of the ear drops toward the eardrum. C) Refrigerate before instillation. D) Place the container in warm water before instillation.
The hospital has activated its incident command system (HICS) and is currently triaging patients and determining the extent of injuries and casualties. The nurse would refer calls from the media to which person?
1. The safety and security officer 2. The liaison officer 3. The public information officer 4. The incident commander
Considering the onset of action as the primary factor, determine the preferred therapy for the treatment of any sudden onset of asthma symptoms for patients who experience less than two asthmatic episodes per week.
A. Singulair B. Cromolyn sodium C. Albuterol D. Advair
The client has experienced a myocardial infarction, resulting in damage to the left ventricle. Which of the following does the nurse know the client may experience as a possible complica-tion?
a. Jugular neck vein distension b. Pulmonary congestion c. Peripheral edema d. Liver enlargement