If a patient being treated with warfarin begins therapy with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, the nurse should assess the patient for:
a. blood clots.
b. increased bleeding.
c. a decreased effect of the antibiotic.
d. a decreased effect of the warfarin.
b
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A. Survival B. Limited existence C. Cooperation with the competition D. Downsizing
Parents bring their child to the clinic because they suspect the child has pinworms. What education is most important for the nurse to provide to the parents?
a. "One dose of mebendazole (Vermox) will eradicate the infestation." b. "The infestation is not easily spread." c. "Everyone in the family should be treated." d. "The treatment should be limited to symptomatic infestations."
The approximate strength of a contraction is referred to as the:
a. Decrement b. Interval c. Intensity d. Duration
Which patient finding would lead the health care professional to assess the patient for inflammatory joint disease?
a. Unilateral joint involvement b. Normal joint synovial fluid c. Absence of synovial membrane inflammation d. Systemic symptoms of inflammation