Eva has been diagnosed with malaria. She has also been on rifampin treatment for tuberculosis. Her physician prescribes Qualaquin for treating malaria and asks her to interrupt the rifampin doses because it may:
A. increase quinine clearance.
B. induce hepatic metabolism of quinine.
C. increase the absorption of quinine.
D. induce a disulfiram reaction.
Answer: B
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A) Insist that only a female doctor be assigned to this patient. B) Ensure that no pork products are included in the patient's diet. C) Ensure that direct eye contact is not made with the patient's husband. D) Ask the patient's husband what religious and cultural preferences should be considered in the patient's care.
What is the best strategy the nurse manager can use to help retain nursing staff?
1. Relieve staff of the need to serve on committees in the institution. 2. Hire younger employees. 3. Require that the nurse sign a contract for at least 1 year of service. 4. Closely review applicant's previous job history for length of commitment
Which statement represents a powerful image of a team leader?
A) "I'm in charge here, and you all have to do what I say." B) "I'm too tired to deal with Dr. Jones today. When he gets here, tell him I've gone to lunch." C) "Is it okay with the rest of you if I do all the charting and you do the direct patient care?" D) "We have a great deal to accomplish today, but I am confident that, by working together, we can do it and do it well."
A patient has been prescribed over-the-counter oral iron supplementation. What medication information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Take the iron supplement right before bedtime. 2. Iron is absorbed better if taken with food or liquids that contain vitamin C. 3. Iron may be constipating, so a stool softener may be necessary. 4. Take the iron at mealtime or with a snack to prevent heartburn. 5. Do not take iron with any dairy foods.