Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer to a client with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion?
A. Morphine
B. Demeclocycline
C. Dextrose 5% in water
D. Tricyclic antidepressants
B
Demeclocycline, a tetracycline derivative, antagonizes antidiuretic hormone and corrects the water and sodium imbalance resulting from SIADH.
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A) Fluid Volume Overload B) Fluid Volume Deficit C) Acute Pain D) Deficient Knowledge
The novice nurse is attempting to incorporate both verbal and nonverbal communication to her practice. What does the nurse recognize as the best definition of the purpose of verbal communication?
1. To establish and maintain relationships 2. To establish and maintain interactions 3. To communicate information about external events 4. To communicate information about internal events
Nurses generally experience difficulty in identifying behaviors and actions that could signal chemical dependency in a co-worker. Which of the following is not a behavioral change that occurs with chemical dependency?
a. Personality and behavioral changes b. Job performance changes c. Changes in educational involvement and pursuit d. Absenteeism
MC The "Tour for Cure" is an annual bike relay sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. Entrants are sponsored for each mile by voluntary donations, which go to the MS Society to fund research activities and provide services to
those diagnosed with MS. The Tour highlights awareness and public education of the disease. As a voluntary health agency, select two additional functions the MS Society can accomplish. A. Ensure sufficient health professionals to care for those with MS B. Promote legislation through lobbying C. Enforce laws and regulations that help to diagnose and treat those with MS D.* Health planning and organization