A family member asks the nurse what the worst consequences of overdosing on valproate (Depakote) would be. The family member worries that the client has overdosed on medications in the past. What is the correct nursing response?
A) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
B) Severe coma and death
C) Headache for several hours
D) Insomnia
B
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A client comes in complaining of wart-like lesions on the vulva, painful wrist and finger joints, and a chronic and hoarse sore throat. The appropriate treatment would be:
A. Penicillin G (Bicillin) IM B. Acyclovir (Zovirax) po C. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM D. Metronidizole (Flagyl) po
Which action should the nurse take to monitor the effects of an acute stressor on a hospitalized patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess for bradycardia. b. Ask about epigastric pain. c. Observe for increased appetite. d. Check for elevated blood glucose levels. e. Monitor for a decrease in respiratory rate.
What is the best advantage to preference scheduling for nurses?
a. Institutional rules can be applied. b. Staff decide shifts. c. Scheduling is determine by first-come, first-served basis. d. Blocks of time are predictable.
A 45-year-old presents with hypertension, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and anemia and is di-agnosed with chronic renal failure. What is the cause of this patient's anemia?
a. Red blood cells being lost in the urine b. Inadequate production of erythropoietin c. Inadequate iron absorption in the gut d. Red blood cells being injured as they pass through the glomerulus