Clients who have contracted head lice in the nursing home are prescribed lindane (Kwell). Which medical diagnosis should the nurse be concerned about when administering lindane?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Seizures
C. Stroke
D. Hypothyroidism
Answer: B
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A patient has edema of the lower extremities and abdomen. What is the reason for administering a stronger diuretic than a thiazide diuretic to this patient?
A) A thiazide diuretic will reabsorb potassium in the distal tubule. B) A thiazide diuretic will be ineffective for immediate diuresis. C) A thiazide diuretic will provide peak effects in 2 hours. D) A thiazide diuretic will be excreted in more than 72 hours.
A mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house. Why is the child likely to obey the rule?
a. The child does not want to be punished. b. The child wants to please her mother. c. The child respects authority figures. d. The child believes that following the rules is right.
Order: Lorazepam 3.5 mg IM Available: Lorazepam 2 mg/mL
a. 1.75 mL b. 2 mL c. 1.5 mL d. 1.25 mL
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is receiving antiviral therapy. Which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) "Only notify your physician if an allergic reaction to the antiviral drug occurs." B) "These drugs are not a cure for the viral infection, but they will shorten the course of disease." C) "Mark a calendar to designate the days the drug is to be taken so that you can keep to the ordered alternate-dosage schedule." D) "These drugs will help in preventing the spread of the infection to those around you." E) "Take precautions when you're outside because you might experience a sunburn reaction."