A child is diagnosed with acute iron overdose. What laxative will be recommended by poison control?
A) Lactulose (Cephulac)
B) Polyethylene glycol–electrolyte solution (NuLYTELY)
C) Docusate sodium (Colace)
D) Sorbitol
B
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A female patient with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus has been experiencing increasing neuropathic pain in recent months, a symptom that has not responded appreciably to conventional analgesics
The patient's care provider has begun treatment with gabapentin (Neurontin). How is the addition of this drug likely to influence the management of the patient's existing drug regimen? A) The patient may be required to temporarily hold her other medications until a stable serum level of gabapentin is achieved. B) It is unlikely to influence the patient's other medications because gabapentin does not interact with other drugs. C) Gabapentin is contraindicated with the use of exogenous insulin. D) The patient's medication-related risk for renal failure must be assessed prior to the use of gabapentin.
Which of the following best describes the reason for the Schilling test posing a problem in older adults?
A) Older adults cannot be subjected to radioactive substances. B) Older adults are prone to cognitive problems or urinary incontinence. C) Older adults pose a risk of adverse reactions from nonradioactive B12. D) Older adults have a decreased resistance to infection.
A nurse is preparing a class on caring for the homeless population. The nurse asks the class to brainstorm some risk factors for becoming homeless. Which of the following should the class list as known risk factors for homelessness?
Select all that apply. A. Young families B. Caucasians C. Single men D. African Americans E. Having mental illness
A 42-year-old woman is tearful after a hysterectomy. Which of the following understandings helps the nurse to respond appropriately to the patient?
a. Most women are done bearing children by age 42. b. Most women are happy not to have periods after a hysterectomy. c. Loss of reproduction function may cause grieving. d. Hysterectomy is more traumatic for younger women.