The Joint Commission require performance measures related to safety in drug administration. Some of these performance measures require specific precautions when administering which of the following drugs?
A) analgesics
B) anesthetics
C) antipsychotics
D) anticoagulants
Answer: D) anticoagulants
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A client who is receiving statin therapy as treatment for elevated lipid levels is also prescribed daptomycin. The nurse would assess which of the following laboratory test results for changes?
A) Creatine phosphokinase levels B) Blood glucose levels C) White blood cell count D) International normalized ratio
The nurse is participating in the care of a patient with increased ICP. What diagnostic test is contraindicated in this patient's treatment?
A) Computed tomography (CT) scan B) Lumbar puncture C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) D) Venous Doppler studies
A woman explained to a nurse that she knew her children needed to receive health care. However, she had no money to pay for their care and there was no way for her to obtain care for them. Should the nurse be surprised by the mother's statement?
a. No; many parents of eligible children do not know how to access Medicaid. b. No; most parents are too proud to ask for assistance from Medicaid. c. Yes; it is common knowledge that poor persons are eligible to apply for Medicaid. d. Yes; many public health clinics see children without charge.
A new graduate has starting working in a state other than the one in which the nursing education program was located. Which of the following should this nurse consult in order to understand the implications of this change of venue?
1. American Nurses Association (ANA) 2. National League for Nursing (NLN) 3. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 4. Nurse State Practice Act