The nurse assures a patient who has become sensitized to the Rh antigen that she can be protected for future pregnancies by receiving injections of:
a. iron.
b. vitamin B12.
c. RhoGAM.
d. type O blood.
C
RhoGAM prevents the development of naturally occurring maternal antibodies.
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A patient is taking insulin each morning. When the insulin peaks, the patient should be observed for which signs of hypoglycemia?
a. Nervousness, hunger, weakness, pallor, and confusion b. Tachycardia and acetone breath c. Tachycardia, loss of consciousness, and Kussmaul respirations d. Serum glucose greater than 150 mg/dL, hunger, and confusion
A client tells the nurse, "I take a lot of herbal products. Melatonin and Valerian help sleep, don't they?" The nurse tells the client:
1. "These products are not approved by the FDA, and preparations vary." 2. "Yes, my aunt uses them, and they help her a lot." 3. "No, the studies show they are ineffective as sleep aids." 4. "They have lots of side effects, and you really should throw them away."
The route of administration, the time of day the drug is administered, diet, and environmental conditions are all factors that affect
A. drug action. B. drug metabolism. C. drug distribution. D. drug excretion.