Pregnant patients who are taking isoniazid (INH) should take 25 mg/day of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to prevent:
1. Beriberi
2. Peripheral neuropathy
3. Rickets
4. Megaloblastic anemia
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a. General adaptation syndrome b. Local adaptation syndrome c. Counter-current response d. Neuroendocrine response
A child with ALL is beginning treatment with methotrexate in an attempt to eradicate the leukemic cells. The stage of therapy represents which of the following?
A) Induction phase B) Sanctuary phase C) Consolidation phase D) Delayed intensive-therapy phase
Working to effectively educate groups is an important community nursing skill. The components of the learning situation that need to be evaluated before designing a teaching program include
1. Evaluation of teacher's behaviors 2. Instructional objectives 3. The interest of the instructor 4. The principles of teaching
Which nursing action can prevent or detect common side effects of epidural anesthesia? Select all that apply
1. Preloading the client with a rapid infusion of IV fluids 2. Continuing the client on oral fluids only to prevent hypotension 3. Assisting the client to empty the bladder before the anesthesia is started 4. Use of intermittent fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring so the client can use the birthing ball 5. Monitoring the fetal heart rate (FHR) for late deceleration and decrease in rate