When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for which indicators of potential toxicity?
a. Fever
b. White blood cell count of 8000 cells/mm3
c. Tinnitus and dizziness
d. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
ANS: C
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a. Clear risk of danger to self or others. b. Adjustment needed for doses of psychotropic medication. c. Detoxification from long-term heavy alcohol consumption needed. d. Respite for caregivers of persons with serious and persistent mental illness. e. Failure of community-based treatment, demonstrating need for intensive treatment.
Hypoglycemia is manifested by:
1. Blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL. 2. Polydipsia. 3. Blood glucose level of 60-75 mg/dL 4. Polyuria.
The hospital changed its management technique to theory Z. Theory Z differs from other management theories in that theory Z:
a. Focuses on productivity b. Focuses on institutional system c. Calls for the formation of quality circles to make decisions d. Calls for the development of strategic plans
Obesity is a
A. diagnosis covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. B. problem that originates with unstable mental health. C. lifestyle choice that people cause themselves. D. medical condition with the potential for serious complications.