A patient comes into the emergency department with symptoms of an overdose. You would expect the physician to order you to give what medication?
1. Naloxone (Narcan)
2. Codeine sulfate
3. Fentanyl (Duragesic)
4. Meperidine (Demerol)
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Naloxone (Narcan) is a narcotic antagonist that may reverse symptoms of overdose.
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An elderly client, who can void only while standing and pushing upward on the vagina, is ordered a pessary. Which comment from the client indicates a need for further teaching about this device?
A) "I will remove and clean it every day." B) "I will report any signs of irritation or bleeding." C) "I should have greater ease of emptying my bladder." D) "I should report any foul odor or drainage."
When performing a respiratory assessment, a nurse should include which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Oxygen saturation 2. Use of accessory muscles 3. Skin color 4. Respiratory rate 5. Cough
An infant is born with spina bifida. She may have:
A) alterations in urinary elimination. B) increased urine production. C) renal failure. D) excessive loss of sodium in the urine.
Ordered: Esmolol 5 g in 500 mL D5W to infuse at 125 mg/min for a patient weighing 135 lb. The maximum safe dose of Esmolol is 400 mcg/kg/min. If this is a safe dose, calculate the flow rate: ________. If the ordered dose is not a safe dose, write: not safe.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).