The U.S. Food and Drug Administration MedWatch system is activated when:
1. There is an adverse event to a vaccine.
2. The patient has a severe reaction that is noted in the "Severe Reaction" section in the medication label.
3. A lactating woman takes a medication that is potentially toxic to the breastfeeding infant.
4. An adverse event or serious problem occurs with a medication that is not already identified on the label.
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An adult patient experiences premature atrial complex (PAC) on occasion (once every couple of hours) but remains hemodynamically stable
The patient expresses concern over the arrhythmia developing into a more fatal arrhythmia in the future. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is: A) Decreased cardiac output B) Alteration in comfort C) Anxiety related to fear of unknown D) Potential for injury
The school nurse is working with a group of 6- to 8-year-old children. Which responsibilities would the school nurse most likely have for this group of children?
A) Monitoring for signs of scoliosis B) Testing vision and hearing C) Giving tetanus–diphtheria booster shots D) Teaching a class on sex education
Nicotine stimulates sympathetic nerves predominantly in the ________.
A. endocrine system B. cardiovascular system C. renal system D. gastrointestinal system
What determining indicators evaluate the manner in which care is delivered in a quality improvement program?
a. Structure indicators b. Team indicators c. Process indicators d. Client indicators