An effective antiemetic drug given intravenously to block receptors on the endings of nerve cells in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, given once a day in a 5-minute infusion, is called
a. prochlorperazine (Compazine).
b. metoclopramide (Reglan).
c. granisetron (Kytril).
d. pentoxifylline (Trental).
C
Medications for symptom control of cancer treatment include administering doses over 5 minutes, beginning 30 minutes before chemotherapy.
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An emergency department charge nurse notes an increase in sick calls and bickering among the staff after a week with multiple trauma incidents. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Organize a pizza party for each shift. b. Remind the staff of the facility's sick-leave policy. c. Arrange for critical incident stress debriefing. d. Talk individually with staff members.
During the middle ages, Sir Camillus, a male nurse, is remembered for which of the following accomplishments that are still used today? (Select all that apply.)
a. mixing sterile water with powdered medications to inject into clients b. originated the red cross symbol c. served on a Navy ship caring for service men d. developed the first ambulance service
The nurse working with a client with a maturational crisis suggests enhancing the client's stress
management skills by learning relaxation techniques. This intervention takes place at the level of care identified as a. primary. b. secondary. c. tertiary. d. quaternary.
Which of the following type of sensory cell is located in the upper part of the nasal cavity?
A. smelling B. odiferous C. alveolus D. olfactory