Lillian was suffering from Lyme disease. She was given Biaxin for her treatment. Which of the following is the adverse effect that Lillian is most likely to suffer due to this medication?
A. Gastrointestinal irritation
B. Nephrotoxicity
C. Rashes
D. Hypotension
Answer: A
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a. Families suffer when family members die from avoidable causes. b. Risk reduction activities will decrease insurance costs to individuals and their employers. c. The leading causes of death are all related to lifestyle choices. d. Risk reduction can decrease the ongoing rise in national health care expenditures.
A client in labor is complaining of pain in her back, flank, and thighs. The nurse interprets this pain as which of the following?
A) Superficial pain B) Visceral pain C) Referred pain D) Somatic pain
A client is to be treated with a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor as a means to decrease intraocular pressure. What priority instruction should be included in the nurse's teaching plan?
a. Allow 5 to 10 minutes after instillation before using another medication. b. Provide strict fluid restrictions at all times. c. Provide environmental safety and seizure precautions. d. Encourage the client to sit in sunlight to enhance metabolism of the drug.
The nurse is teaching a client who is diagnosed with renal insufficiency. Which functions of the kidneys should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Secrete the enzyme renin. 2. Stimulate red blood cell production. 3. Aid in digestion. 4. Regulate fluid balance. 5. Help maintain blood pressure.