During client teaching, the nurse must inform the client prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) to not expect to see a difference in mood or anxiety level for up to:
a. 5 days
b. 2 to 3 weeks
c. 4 to 5 weeks
d. 6 weeks
B
It is important that the client understand that TCAs typically take 2 to 3 weeks to take effect so he will not become discouraged when he does not see immediate results.
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A patient recovering from alcoholism has been taking disulfiram for a week. On a return visit to the clinic, the patient tells the nurse that he is experiencing flushing and warming of the face. What may be causing this reaction?
a. The patient may be allergic to the medication. b. The patient may be putting too much salt in his diet. c. The patient may still have alcohol in his system. d. The patient may have no alcohol in his system.
Which of the following documentation entries is an example of objective data?
1. An area of erythema to the upper right extremity approximately 1 by 4 inches 2. Complaint of pain in the RLQ of the abdomen rated 5 on pain scale of 1 to 10 3. Family states that the patient does not sleep at night and wanders about the house 4. Assessment reveals past history of drug abuse
While monitoring a patient for bleomycin toxicity, the nurse should obtain:
1. bone marrow aspiration results. 2. pulmonary function studies. 3. echocardiogram results. 4. renal function studies.
Suzan returns from a day at the beach and realizes that she has sunburns on her arms and legs. Although not severe, the burns cause Suzan some discomfort. Suzan applies a moisturizing cream that contains aloe vera extracts. In this scenario, the route of administration is ________.
A. oral B. sublingual C. topical D. intravenous