Sarah, a 42-year-old female, requests a prescription for an anorexiant to treat her obesity. A trial of phentermine is prescribed. Prescribing precautions include:
1. Understanding that obesity is a contraindication to prescribing phentermine
2. Anorexiants may cause tolerance and should only be prescribed for 6 months
3. Patients should be monitored for postural hypotension
4. Renal function should be monitored closely while on anorexiants
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The patient has been admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of heart failure. The patient is currently receiving furosemide (Lasix) and is on a low-sodium diet
Which of the following is the best way for the nurse to determine if the patient is retaining fluid? a. Figuring the patient's body mass index b. Calculating the patient's ideal body weight c. Recording daily weights during hospitalization d. Measuring all fluid intake
The form of therapy that focuses on the cause of the problem, originated from Sigmund Freud, is _____________________
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A middle-age adult client states to the nurse "I do want to have liver spots like my parents did as they got older". Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Spend at least 15 minutes each day in the sun. B) Increase the intake of calcium. C) Increase the intake of dietary fat. D) Avoid the sun or use a sunscreen to reduce skin damage.
A client with chronic renal failure has begun treatment with a colony-stimulating factor. What medication does the nurse anticipate administering to the client that will promote the production of blood cells?
A) Etanercept (Enbrel) B) infliximab (Remicade) C) Epoetin alfa (Epogen) D) Adalimumab (Humira)