A nurse explains that a patient who is taking Valium for a nervous disorder but is also taking passion flower tablets to combat symptoms is using a combination of traditional and alternative therapy that is called _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
complementary
Complementary therapy is the use of traditional medication with the addition of nonprescription herbs.
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Which patient is most in need of discharge planning by the nurse?
a. A 29-year-old mother with strong family support who has a healthy newborn b. A 59-year-old patient with an active life-style who has had an appendectomy c. A 64-year-old patient with heart failure who has a limited income d. A 56-year-old patient with a supporting spouse who has had a hysterectomy
Which statement is incorrect about the administration of oral medications?
A) Check expiration dates on all labels. B) Check patients for allergies to drugs. C) Be aware that some drugs are best taken on an empty stomach. D) When a patient is NPO, the patient can not receive any drugs.
The use of epidemiology as a tool for assessing the hazards of workers has a long and productive history. Using your knowledge that health surveillance is an essential concept in occupational health, what is included in workplace health surveillance?
1. Injuries 2. Illness 3. Hazards 4. Exposures A) 1, 2 B) 2, 3 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 1, 2, 3, 4
The nurse knows that which of the following medications absorb most quickly?
a. Tablets b. Capsules c. Suspensions d. Medications with a base pH