With which drug is it important to assess the patient's lipid levels?
a. Azathioprine (Imuran)
b. Basiliximab (Simulect)
c. Tacrolimus (Prograf)
d. Sirolimus (Rapamune)
ANS: D
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A patient in the intensive care unit requires mechanical ventilation, a wound VAC system, patient-controlled analgesia, and an intravenous infusion device. Which safety precaution should the nurse implement in the health care setting?
a. Using two-pronged plugs b. Never operating equipment without pre-vious instruction c. Using an extension cord to accommodate plugs for all the equipment d. Never using equipment without having another nurse assist
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A) Immediately refer the patient to the physician. B) Recommend increasing milk and milk products in diet. C) Apply a heating pad to the affected area. D) Massage the calf.
A patient is taking oral ketoconazole (Nizoral) for a systemic fungal infection. The nurse reviews the medication administration record and notes that the patient is also taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for reflux disease
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