A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis. In addition to nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to the list of differential diagnoses?
a. Pancreatitis c. Diverticulitis
b. Peptic ulcer disease d. All of the above
D
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The nurse applies the nursing process in medication therapy to ensure what?
A) That medications are given at the right time B) That care is efficient and effective C) That the right dose of the drug is given to the patient D) That the right drug is given to the right patient at the right time
A patient who is about to receive mecamylamine for hypertension should be advised to:
a. change positions slowly. b. take the drug with food. c. take the drug early in the morning. d. expect diarrhea as the major side effect.
After delivery of the infant, the nurse adds 20 units of oxytocin to the intravenous solution. The nurse understands that the purpose of this medication is to
a. suppress lactation in a nonbreastfeeding mother b. shorten the length of the third stage of labor c. promote comfort during the immediate postpartum period d. prevent postpartum hemorrhage
The nurse should question an order for propranolol (Inderal) in treatment of hypertension when the client has which associated disorders?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Angina pectoris 2. Dysrhythmias 3. Hyperlipidemia 4. Asthma 5. Liver failure