A female client with hypothyroidism (myxedema) is receiving levothyroxine (Synthroid), 25 mcg P.O. daily. Which finding should nurse Hans recognize as an adverse drug effect?
a. Dysuria
b. Leg cramps
c. Tachycardia
d. Blurred vision
Answer: c. Tachycardia
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a. Triamterene b. Chlorthalidone c. Ethacrynic acid d. Torsemide
The client who underwent a nephrolithotomy procedure 24 hours ago now has a fever of 101° F. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Apply a cooling blanket. B. Strain the urine. C. Notify the physician. D. Document the finding as the only action.
Explicit guidelines, called the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials or CONSORT guidelines, for reporting information about RCTs have been adopted by major medical and nursing journals
A) True B) False
With continuous use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance result because:
a. bacteria are producing fewer mutations. b. the immune system has enhanced ability to fight infection. c. mutant bacteria are surviving antibiotic use. d. fewer new antibiotics have been produced.