When antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is to be continued orally at home after discharge, the nurse must inform the patient of the importance of taking the medication for _____ days
a. 5
b. 7
c. 10
d. 14
D
The medication should be taken for 14 days.
The medication should be taken for 14 days, not 5, 7, or 10 days.
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a. Exploratory b. Experimental c. Correlational d. Randomized clinical trial
When a patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has insulin infusing intravenously, the nurse expects a drop in the serum levels of
a. sodium and potassium. b. potassium and phosphate. c. bicarbonate and calcium. d. sodium and phosphate.
In choosing a benzodiazepam to treat anxiety the prescriber needs to be aware of the possibility of dependence. The benzodiazepam with the greatest likelihood of rapidly developing dependence is:
1. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) 2. Clonazepam (Klonopin) 3. Alprazolam (Xanax) 4. Oxazepam (Serax)
Which is the priority action by the school nurse for an adolescent who drops to the ground and is unresponsive during a high school basketball game?
1. Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 2. Calling 911 3. Offering the parents comfort 4. Assessing for hemorrhage