The repeated drug administration of antihistaminics is necessitated by their ________.
A. low rate of excretion
B. long duration of action
C. rapid metabolization by the liver
D. long duration of bioavailability
Answer: C
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Holiday time is considered to be:
a. productive time c. direct care b. nonproductive time d. indirect care
An important factor to remember about the homeless is that
a. government insurance is available to them b. the majority of them have a form of mental illness or addiction c. health care facilities are readily accessible to them d. employment is available to them when they choose to work
During assessment, a client reports a reaction to a medication. What is the next nursing intervention?
a. Let the physician know that the client cannot receive the medication. b. Ask the client the type of reaction experienced. c. Reassure the client that the reaction will not occur again. d. Note the comment in the client's chart and give the medication.
A woman in her third trimester of pregnancy has a history of back pain. The client says, "I do best on Doan's pills (magnesium salicylate), so I will just start taking them again." How should the nurse respond?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "If they helped you before, I would recommend you take them now." 2. "The magnesium salicylate in Doan's pills is not related to the salicylate in aspirin." 3. "I believe we should talk with the doctor to find a different medication for your discomfort." 4. "You should take aspirin instead." 5. "Have you tried any nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures?"