A client experiencing uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is admitted to the telemetry unit. What initial medication should the nurse anticipate administering to the client?
A) Xylocaine (Lidocaine).
B) Procainamide (Pronestyl).
C) Phenytoin (Dilantin).
D) Digoxin (Lanoxin).
Answer: D) Digoxin (Lanoxin).
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The nurse is performing a peripheral vascular assessment of a female client who is 7 months pregnant. The nurse notes mild peripheral edema, all other findings were normal. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be appropriate?
1. Notify the healthcare provider immediately regarding this abnormal finding. 2. Obtain an order from the healthcare provider for a diuretic to reduce the client's edema. 3. Document the findings as expected due to the client's pregnancy. 4. Educate the client regarding ways to reduce the risk about peripheral vascular ulcer development.
What should the parents of an infant with thrush (oral candidiasis) be taught about medication administration?
a. Give nystatin suspension with a syringe without a needle. b. Apply nystatin cream to the affected area twice a day. c. Give nystatin before the infant is fed. d. Swab nystatin suspension onto the oral mucous membranes after feedings.
The nurse is preparing to administer paroxetine to a client with an anxiety disorder. The nurse understands which statement about this medication to be true?
A) This is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). B) This is often a drug of choice for anxiety treatment. C) It well-established how paroxetine reduces anxiety. D) Although fast acting, This medication may cause physiologic dependency.
Healthcare delivery has experienced many changes and problems. Based on an examination of these changes and problems what would you consider a major concern today?
1. Cost is not related to quality. 2. Healthcare is complex. 3. Quality care is improving rapidly. 4. A functional system is more costly.