A male patient reports decreased libido and the nurse notes galactorrhea during a physical assessment. The nurse will report these findings to the provider and will anticipate an order for which medication?
a. Cabergoline
b. Conivaptan
c. Dopamine
d. Prolactin
A
The patient is showing signs of prolactin hypersecretion. Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist and is used to inhibit prolactin release. Conivaptan is used to treat hypernatremia. Dopamine is not given. Prolactin would make the condition worse.
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a. Meningitis b. Reye's syndrome c. Brain tumor d. Encephalitis
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1. Provide factual information concerning diagnosis, treatment, disfigurement, disabilities, and prognosis. 2. Explain all procedures and allow time for mental preparation. 3. Tell the client not to worry, that everything will be fine. 4. Explain to the client that it is better not to be informed prior to procedures, as this increases anxiety. 5. Tell the client that it is not your job to inform her about the procedure.
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a. Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) b. Etanercept (Enbrel) c. Rituximab (Rituxan) d. Anakinra (Kineret)
MC Preoperative teaching by the nurse includes which of the following explanations?
A. Discussion of surgical procedure. B. Complications of surgical procedure. C. Anesthetic drugs to be used. D. Discussion of equipment used postoperatively.