Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is prescribed any antidepressant drug?
a. "Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this drug."
b. "Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this drug."
c. "Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat when going outdoors."
d. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid every day while taking this drug."
ANS: B
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a. Weighing self daily at the same time of day b. Assessing radial pulse for a full minute twice a day c. Ensuring an oral intake of a least 3 L of fluids per day d. Restricting sodium as well as potassium intake
A nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Monitor for shortness of breath or fatigue after ambulation. b. Instruct the patient about the need to alternate activity and rest. c. Obtain the patient's blood pressure and pulse rate after ambulation. d. Determine whether the patient is ready to increase the activity level.
The gastric pH of children younger than 3 years is more alkaline than that of adults. Penicillin can be destroyed by gastric acidity. The penicillin dose for a child younger than 3 years compared to that for an adult should be:
a. the same. b. higher. c. lower. d. doubled.
Which of the following are transferential processes?
a. Mirroring b. Dependency c. Identification d. Idealizing