A patient is diagnosed with Lyme disease. Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for managing the manifestations of this health problem?
Select all that apply.
1. aspirin
2. ibuprofen
3. erythromycin
4. warfarin sodium
5. amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
A number of antibiotics may be used to treat Lyme disease, including amoxicillin (Amoxil) or erythromycin. In addition to antibiotic treatment, aspirin or an NSAID may be prescribed for relief of arthritic symptoms.
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1. Inform the psychiatrist. 2. Notify the authorities. 3. Gather data from the foster parents regarding their disciplinary practices. 4. Tell the parents they need to be more therapeutic, not punitive.
In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation would be to conduct a:
a. correlational research study. b. experimental research study. c. descriptive research study. d. quasi-experimental research study.
Which would be considered an appropriate outcome when planning care for an inpatient client diagnosed with SSD?
1. The client will admit to fabricating physical symptoms to gain benefits by day three. 2. The client will list three potential adaptive coping strategies to deal with stress by day two. 3. The client will comply with medical treatments for physical symptoms by day three. 4. The client will openly discuss physical symptoms with staff by day four.
The nurse is reviewing client medical histories. Which client is at greatest risk for hyperparathy-roidism?
a. Client with pregnancy-induced hyperten-sion b. Client receiving dialysis for end-stage kidney disease c. Older adult client with moderate heart failure d. Older adult client on home oxygen thera-py