The client is to receive Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.175 mg every day. The available medication is 175 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the client receive?
A) 1/2
B) 1
C) 1 1/2
D) 2
B
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The nurse should review the resident's medication administration record knowing that what medication may decrease the effects of calcium? A) Hydrochlorothiazide B) Ibuprofen C) Prednisone D) Diltiazem (Cardizem)
A patient has been diagnosed with unstable angina. Unstable angina may be described as what?
A) Occurring with exercise B) Crescendo pattern C) Predictable pattern D) Relieved by rest
The provider orders Zostavax for a 60-year-old patient. The patient reports having had chicken pox as a child. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Administer the vaccine as ordered. b. Counsel the patient that the vaccine may cause a severe reaction because of previous exposure. c. Hold the vaccine and notify the provider of the patient's history. d. Request an order for a Varivax booster instead of the Zostavax.
When administering intravenous fluids and other fluids to hydrate clients with a diagnosis of alcoholism, which of the following supplements must be given to prevent neurological damage?
a. vitamin A b. zinc c. thiamine d. magnesium