For a particular patient, it has become essential to minimize the risk of further damage to the auditory nerve. Which of the following medications may need to be discontinued if the patient is taking them? Choose all that are correct
1) Furosemide, a diuretic
2) Digoxin, a cardiotonic
3) Famotidine, an antiacid
4) Aspirin, an analgesic
ANS: 1, 4
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a. The cream is used for an antifungal effect. b. The cream is used for an analgesic effect. c. The cream is used for an antibacterial effect. d. The cream is used for an anti-inflammatory effect.
A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin (Cardura). When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions?
a. "Weigh yourself daily, and report any weight loss to your prescriber." b. "Increase your potassium intake by eating more bananas and apricots." c. "The impaired taste associated with this medication usually goes away in 2 to 3 weeks." d. "Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension may make you dizzy."
Daughters of women who received diethylstilbestrol (DES) while they were pregnant have a higher than normal risk of developing adenocarcinoma of the cervix and infertility
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Postmortem care includes which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Placing the patient in a prone position B) Leaving the eyes open C) Replacing dentures and other prosthetics D) Allowing the family to spend time with the patient E) Removing all clothes and jewelry F) Providing a full bath