The nurse discovers a client is taking the herb St. John's wort. The nurse cautions that this herb reduces the effectiveness of
a. lanoxin.
b. prednisone.
c. theophylline.
d. warfarin.
D
The anticoagulation properties of warfarin are diminished if taken in conjunction with St. John's wort.
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a. a nontraditional graduate program leading to RN licensure. b. a diploma program of nursing. c. an associate degree program of nursing. d. a baccalaureate degree program of nursing.
A family is planning for discharge following the newborn's surgery. After receiving discharge instructions to keep the baby away from crowds until they are seen at the surgeon's office for a follow-up visit, the mother states, "I can't do that
Who will watch him while I'm at work? If I don't work, we don't eat!" The nurse recognizes this family is under undue stress, and that the priority action would be to: A) teach the mother's 8-year-old child how to care for the baby while the mother is at work. B) call the hospital social worker. C) report the mother for neglect. D) tell the mother she has no choice, and will have to stay home with the child.
The routine monitoring recommended for low molecular weight heparin is:
1. INR every 2 days until stable, then weekly 2. aPTT every week while on therapy 3. Factor Xa levels if the patient is pregnant 4. White blood cell count every 2 weeks
A team of nurse researchers has the opportunity to present the findings of their recently-completed research study that tested a community-based smoking prevention program. How should the nurse who will present the findings begin the presentation?
A) By providing a brief overview of the methodology that the team used B) By eliciting questions about the effects of smoking from members of the audience C) By outlining the major components of the prevention program, with an emphasis on its innovative aspects D) By briefly citing some of the facts about smoking that motivated the development of the program