A laboring woman has received meperidine (Demerol) intravenously (IV), 90 minutes before giving birth. Which medication should be available to reduce the postnatal effects of meperidine on the neonate?
a. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
b. Promethazine (Phenergan)
c. Naloxone (Narcan)
d. Nalbuphine (Nubain)
Answer: c. Naloxone (Narcan)
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A) 100 mg/dL B) 75 mg/dL C) 80 mg/dL D) <70 mg/dL
The patient who experiences nausea produces less stomach acid. The nurse recognizes this as having what effect?
A) Increases the feeling of nausea B) Protects the lining of the upper GI tract C) Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system D) Directs fluid to mucus production in the small bowel
A 17-year-old female is suspected of having narcolepsy. Which of the following aspects of her medical history and sleep analysis would contribute to a confirmation of the diagnosis?
Select all that apply. A) She repeatedly moves her large toe, ankle, and knee during sleep. B) She complains of a powerful urge to move her legs when in bed at night. C) She has frequently awakened unable to move or speak. D) She believes that she experiences auditory hallucinations when she awakens. E) Her sleep latency is normally around 1 hour.
When working with clients who have eating disorders, what roles may a nurse fill? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Meeting the physiologic needs of the client B) Teaching C) Being a group leader D) Psychotherapist E) Adjusting pharmacotherapeutic interventions