Which of the following categories of drugs is used to prevent seizures?
A. adrenergic blocking agents
B. anesthetic drugs
C. anticholinergics
D. anticonvulsants
Answer: D
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To which of the patient's following statements may the nurse attribute the decreased effect of Synthroid? A) "I've been using a lot of antacids lately because of my indigestion." B) "My daughter and I have started the Atkin's diet to try to lose some weight." C) "Overall, I'd say that I'm under a lot of stress lately." D) "I've stopped taking aspirin for my arthritis and started using Tylenol."
The nurse is preparing to obtain a client's signature on a consent form for surgery. What is the nurse's responsibility with this consent form?
1. Explain the procedure 2. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure 3. Describe surgical risks 4. Witness the signature
Express in proper metric, household, or other unit notation
ten milligrams
On admitting a patient, the nurse finds a history of myocardial ischemia. What is the most disconcerting dysrhythmia that electrocardiography can reveal for this patient?
a. Sinus bradycardia b. Sinus dysrhythmias c. Ventricular tachycardia d. Atrial fibrillation