A patient has been suffering from repeated sinus infections. The patient is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. The patient is prescribed a daily antihistamine. What is the mechanism of action in the antihistamine medications?
A) It depletes norepinephrine and serotonin.
B) It prevents histamine from acting on target tissues.
C) It catalyzes the enzymatic oxidation of uric acid.
D) It raises the seizure threshold by impairing vitamin D.
B
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A 69-year-old patient reports a burning, aching pain in the legs when walking to the mailbox. These symptoms are relieved with rest. What should the nurse suspect?
a. Venous insufficiency b. Claudication c. Phlebitis d. Rest pain
The nurse suspects that an older adult client is experiencing symptomology seen in herpes zoster when the client: Select all that apply
a. rates the pain as an 8 out of a possible 10 b. develops clusters of fluid-filled vesicles c. exhibits lesions that are waxy and raised d. has flesh-colored lesions of varying sizes e. reports symptoms focused in the thoracic area
The physician orders potassium chloride 25 mEq p.o. q.8h. for an adult with hypokalemia. If the recommended adult dose is 10–100 mEq/d p.o. in divided doses, is the prescribed dose in the safe range? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse talking to a group of nursing students on the unit is explaining the types of nursing research studies that are conducted on the unit
The nurse determines that a student understands the nature of nursing research when the student states: 1. "Nursing research does not include the study of nurses themselves.". 2. "Nursing research analyzes events and experiences.". 3. "Nursing research does not include nursing education.". 4. "Nursing research does not have a direct impact on nursing practice.".