The risk of superinfection is greatest in patients being prescribed
A. aminoglycosides.
B. penicillins.
C. tetracyclines.
D. cephalosporins.
Answer: C
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A) A significant gap in health status between the overall population and people of specific ethnic backgrounds B) A significant gap in health care delivery between the overall population and subgroups of the minority populations C) A significant gap in health status between the Hispanic population and the Native American population D) A significant gap in health care delivery between the Asian American population and the Pacific Islander population
A client has been referred to a case management program. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take first?
a. Admit the client for services. b. Determine the appropriateness for inclusion in the program. c. Contact the physician to determine if services are necessary. d. Contact the most appropriate community agencies for additional assistance.
A 23-year-old female complains of episodes of blurry vision and numbness and tingling in the left foot. When the foot "falls asleep," the patient feels "imbalanced" and a gait disturbance develops, making the patient fall
The patient has a medical-surgical history of appendectomy age 10. Otherwise, patient has no history of illness and takes no medications. Denies use of tobacco or alcohol. On physical examination, vital signs are T 98 degrees,18 resps/min, pulse 66, and BP 110/60. Vision: 20/20 os, 20/20 od, and 20/20 ou. Heart: regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs. Lungs are clear to auscultation. Abdomen is non-tender with no organomegaly. Extremities: Skin is pink, cool to touch, and intact bilaterally. Left and right quadriceps muscle strength 5/5. DTRs left and right + 2/4. No clonus. Negative Homan's and Babinski's sign. Sensation to pinprick and cotton ball intact in extremities and equal bilaterally. Dorsalis pedis pulses +1 /4 bilaterally. No neurological deficits. The following disorder(s) should be considered in the diagnosis: A. Multiple sclerosis B. Peripheral vascular disease C. Restless leg syndrome D. None of the above
Which nursing intervention for an angry, hostile patient would best contribute to prevention and management of aggression?
a. Loudly calling the patient by name b. Conveying personal interest in the patient c. Positioning oneself directly in front of the patient d. Firmly directing the patient to discontinue the behavior