A child with myasthenia gravis is brought to the emergency department by his parents. The parents have noticed a sudden increase in respiratory difficulty. The nurse suspects myasthenic crisis based on which statement by the parents?
A) "We gave him an extra dose of his medication earlier today."
B) "He was coughing and had a slight fever yesterday and today."
C) "Things have been pretty stress-free lately."
D) "He's been resting when he gets tired."
B
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a. Administer the drug as ordered. b. Discard the drug and prepare another dose. c. Notify the prescriber. d. Shake the drug to dissipate the particles.
A patient has taken five or six nitroglycerin tablets a day to prevent chest pain for more than 2 years. His health care provider has recommended that he decrease the amount of medication he takes a day to no more than three tablets
How should the patient reduce his medication? 1. Stop taking the medication all at once. 2. Take one fewer tablet every 2 months. 3. Gradually cut down over a period of time. 4. Take the medication once a week.
A 70-year-old patient is prescribed levothyroxine for treatment of hypothyroidism. The nurse would expect which age-related adjustment in dosage?
1. The dosage will be higher than for younger patients. 2. The dose will be divided into two or three doses each day. 3. The dose will be the same as for younger adults, but greater than that for children. 4. The initial dose will be significantly lower for the older adult.
A client with a persistent delusional disorder has been prescribed ziprasidone (Geodon). Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize when this medication regimen begins?
A) Cardiac and neurological assessments B) Respiratory assessment including oxygen saturation C) Monitoring of fluid and electrolyte levels D) Integumentary and gastrointestinal assessments