A patient with a history of migraines asks for a medication to prevent attacks. Which drug will likely be prescribed?
1. Propranolol
2. Sumatriptan
3. Ergotamine
4. Dihydroergotamine
Correct Answer: 1
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The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with a lower motor neuron lesion. What entry in the patient's electronic record is most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) "Patient exhibits increased muscle tone." B) "Patient demonstrates normal muscle structure with no evidence of atrophy." C) "Patient demonstrates hyperactive deep tendon reflexes." D) "Patient demonstrates an absence of deep tendon reflexes."
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
a. Encourage increased intake of whole grains. b. Increase the patient's intake of fruits and fruit juices. c. Offer high-calorie snacks between meals and at bedtime. d. Assist the patient in choosing foods with high vegetable and mineral content.
Integrating micro and macro systems-level organizational theories helps nurses create professional working environments that promote patient safety. There are five management practices that are essential for patient safety. These include
1. Creating an autocratic environment in the work place 2. Requiring employees to use strict procedures in all aspects of patient care 3. Involving workers in decision making pertaining to work design and flow 4. Working with acute care facilities for continuance of care
You have been asked to explain to a patient the possibility that he will experience drug interactions while taking his newly prescribed medications. Select the appropriate statement you will use when explaining synergism to the patient.
A. Drugs may increase each other's effect to an amount that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. B. Drugs may cancel each other's effect or lead to a response that is less than the sum of their individual effects. C. Drugs may increase each other's effect to the equivalent of the sum of their individual effects. D. None of the above statements are correct.