A laboratory result indicates that the peak level for a drug is above the minimum toxic concentration. This means that the:
1. Concentration will produce therapeutic effects
2. Concentration will produce an adverse response
3. Time between doses must be shortened
4. Duration of action of the drug is too long
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Which statements indicate that a nurse manager is using time reactively? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "We were so busy yesterday that I did not get the schedule completed." 2. "I knew that we would be busy over the holiday, so I ordered extra supplies." 3. "We have so many new graduates on our unit that our work is never caught up." 4. "I am putting a summary of a research article on the board each week since I realize many of the nurses do not read journals." 5. "I am really concerned about what the nursing supervisor said about our unit. I can't get it off my mind."
A client is prescribed a fluoroquinolone to be taken for 10 days. What should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this medication?
a. Gluten b. Dairy products c. High-sodium foods d. Soda with citrus juice
A patient taking tolterodine (Detrol) reports decreased urination, ankle swelling, and a weight gain of 5 lb over the past 2 days. What should you do next?
a. Hold the dose and notifies the prescriber. b. Check the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. c. Give the next dose as prescribed. d. Document the finding as the only action.
When assisting a patient in a wet cast to turn in bed, you should
A. instruct the patient to pick up the cast and move it. B. cover the cast with the blanket. C. handle the cast only with the palms of your hands. D. keep the casted area lower than the rest of the body.