Which drug group for glaucoma can worsen asthma?
a. Adrenergic agonists
b. Beta blockers
c. Cholinergics
d. Prostaglandin agonists
ANS: B
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A) Intravenous phenobarbital (Luminal) B) Intravenous diazepam (Valium) C) Oral lorazepam (Ativan) D) Oral phenytoin (Dilantin)
At what developmental period do children have the most difficulty coping with death, particularly if it is their own?
a. Toddlerhood b. Preschool c. School-age d. Adolescence
A patient who is having outpatient gallbladder surgery states he will have a ride to the hospital for the surgery, but not a ride home, and he does not have anyone to be with him at home. Which nursing response is most appropriate at this time?
1. "The health care provider will refuse to do the surgery on a patient who must go home alone." 2. "Would it be better to reschedule your surgery until a day when you have someone who can take you home?" 3. "I am sorry; you will not be able to have your surgery then." 4. "No problem, you can drive yourself home after the surgery."
Which information about a patient who is receiving cisatracurium (Nimbex) to prevent asynchronous breathing with the positive pressure ventilator requires immediate action by the nurse?
a. Only continuous IV opioids have been ordered. b. The patient does not respond to verbal stimulation. c. There is no cough or gag when the patient is suctioned. d. The patient's oxygen saturation fluctuates between 90% to 93%.