The nurse educator knows that a nursing student understands the basics of immunity when the student nurse states
A) herd immunity only pertains to cows.
B) active immunity can be attained via the use of vaccines.
C) passive immunity can be attained via the use of vaccines.
D) cross-immunity is immunity that causes a person who is immune to one disease to be also immune to a completely different infectious agent.
Ans: B
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The nurse understands what primary rationale for the concurrent use of these two drugs? A) Increased diuretic effect B) Reduced risk of potassium imbalances C) Decreased blood pressure without a risk of bradycardia D) Increased adherence to treatment
A client is receiving lithium therapy at a health care facility. The client informs the nurse that he is taking antacids for heartburn. The nurse would be alert for which of the following due to the interaction of the two drugs?
A) Decreased effectiveness of lithium B) Increased risk of lithium toxicity C) Increased risk for bipolar disorder D) Increased psychotic symptoms
A patient asks about using minoxidil (Rogaine) for hair thinning. Which statement about minoxidil is accurate?
a. The product is applied once daily in the morning. b. Systemic absorption of topically applied minoxidil is rare. c. Results may be seen as soon as 2 weeks after beginning therapy. d. Systemic absorption may cause tachycardia, fluid retention, and weight gain.
What should be included in the educational plans for A.P. and her parents?
What will be an ideal response?