Alterations in drug metabolism among Asians may lead to:
1. Slower metabolism of antidepressants, requiring lower doses
2. Faster metabolism of neuroleptics, requiring higher doses
3. Altered metabolism of omeprazole, requiring higher doses
4. Slower metabolism of alcohol, requiring higher doses
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a. Positive Chvostek's sign b. Positive Trousseau's sign c. Hyporeflexia d. Bradycardia e. Elevated blood pressure f. Elevated urinary output
A client with unstable cardiac dysrhythmias has orders for medications, one of which is by oral route, the other by IV delivery
The nurse realizes that the IV route would be fastest, but is also concerned about the side effects that this drug may produce and the fact that the client has never taken the drug, so any adverse effect is unknown. Which part of the decision-making process is the nurse using? 1. Identify the purpose 2. Seek alternatives 3. Project 4. Implement
While working at a weekend "free clinic," the nurse is assessing a toddler when the mother of the child confides that it has been very difficult providing for her family of four children on her limited budget
She is not sure that she has enough money to buy food for the rest of the month and the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this family? 1. Giving the mother enough free samples of the antibiotic for the recommended course of treatment 2. Putting the mother in contact with a local agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community 3. Talking with the mother about the factors that increase a child's risk of acquiring an ear infection 4. Talking with the mother about the importance of a balanced diet in the growth and development of children and providing her with a list of inexpensive, nutritious foods
Research has revealed a lower rate of episiotomy in women giving birth in water compared with women giving birth out of water
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.