A nurse counsels a patient beginning to take gamma-hydroxybutyrate for narcolepsy. It is important for the nurse to warn the patient that respiratory depression is a potential risk with the concomitant use of:
1. alcohol.
2. beta blockers.
3. caffeine.
4. nicotine.
Correct Answer: 1
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1. Avoid name-dropping 2. Provide a rationale for using the relationship 3. Consider the appropriate use of the connection 4. Recognize that reciprocation might be required 5. Limit the contact so that the relationship is not exploited
Palliative care refers to care that is:
a. comfort-based b. curative c. less that standard d. a and b
Which instruction is important for a patient beginning therapy with thiabendazole?
a. Take the medication on an empty stomach. b. Avoid any hazardous activities. c. Swallow the tablets whole. d. Urine may appear reddish-orange.
In 1923, the Goldmark Report was an important study that
a. Formed formal nurse midwifery programs. b. Established the Center for Ethics and Human Rights. c. Revised the ANA code of ethics. d. Led to the development of the Yale School of Nursing.