The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who reports long-term use of montelukast (Singulair) and an albuterol metered-dose inhaler (Proventil). The nurse will contact the provider to discuss an order for which laboratory tests?
a. Cardiac enzymes and serum calcium
b. Electrolytes and a complete blood count
c. Liver function tests and serum glucose
d. Urinalysis and serum magnesium
ANS: C
The beta2 agonists can increase serum glucose levels and montelukast can elevate liver enzymes, so these should be monitored in patients taking these medications.
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1. The newer antipsychotics also have a muscle relaxing effect that masks the EPSEs. 2. The newer antipsychotics do not impact dopamine. 3. The newer antipsychotics only act in the lower extrapyramidal dopamine pathways. 4. The newer antipsychotics have less affinity for dopamine receptors and also bind to serotonin receptors.
The nurse providing stimulation to a preterm infant should schedule stimulation not to conflict with __________
ANS:
A psychiatric–mental health nurse is providing care to patients with a mental illness and is investigating factors related to the patient safety, delivery of care services, and cost effectiveness
The nurse is involved with which area of professional performance? A) Education B) Quality of practice C) Resource utilization D) Collaboration
Assessment of the client's skin reveals a fluid-filled circumscribed elevation of 0.4 cm. The nurse identifies this as a:
1. Nodule 2. Macule 3. Vesicle 4. Wheal