Liam consults a doctor as he has been suffering from diarrhea for two days. The doctor prescribes diphenoxylate to decrease peristalsis. Which of the following statements, if true, would indicate that the doctor's prescription is inappropriate for Liam?
A. Liam complains of constipation after taking the drug.
B. Liam suffers from lactose intolerance.
C. Liam shows symptoms of liver disease.
D. Liam's electrolyte levels have changed.
Answer: C
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1. Neonate to preschool 2. Neonate to adulthood 3. Neonate to older adult 4. Neonate to adolescent
A patient who takes lithium phones the nurse at the clinic to say, "I've had diarrhea for 4 days. I feel weak and unsteady when I walk. My usual hand tremor has gotten worse. What should I do?" Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Have someone bring you to the clinic immediately.". b. "Restrict food and fluids for 24 hours and stay in bed.". c. "Drink a large glass of water with 1 teaspoon of salt added.". d. "Take antidiarrheal medication hourly until the diarrhea subsides.".
A member of an older patient's family asks the nurse why medications are ordered at half of the usual dose. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
a. "Medications for the older adult are prescribed at a pediatric dose." b. "The metabolism of the older adult is much like that of a child of the same weight." c. "Medications for the older adult are sometimes at lower doses initially until the patient's response is evaluated." d. "Older adults generally take a lower dose of a medication because of cost."
In consideration of the historic evolution of maternity care, which treatment options were used? (Select all that apply.)
a. During the nineteenth century, women of privilege were delivered by midwives in a hospital setting. b. Granny midwives received their training through a period of apprenticeship. c. The recognition of improved obstetric outcomes was related to increased usage of hygienic practices. d. A shift to hospital-based births occurred as a result of medical equipment designed to facilitate birth. e. The use of chloroform by midwives led to decreased pain during birth.