The nurse knows that a specific classification of drugs leads to immunosuppression. What classification of drugs is this?
A) Antibiotics (in small doses)
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, in large doses)
C) Antineoplastics
D) Antithyroids
C
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What drug does the nurse give with the atropine to free up the acetylcholinesterase to start breaking down acetylcholine? A) Pyridostigmine B) Pralidoxime C) Neostigmine D) Rivastigmine
The nurse is planning care for a client in the acute stage of a burn injury. Based on this data, the nurse will include interventions in the plan of care that address which areas?
Select all that apply. A) Nutrition B) Psychosocial support C) Pain management D) Fluid resuscitation E) Wound care
Which notation indicates that a woman has had four previous live births and that two were preterm?
a. G4 P3, T3 P0, A1 E0 LC3 b. G5 P4, T2 P2, A0 E1 LC4 c. G6 P4, T3 P0, A2 E0 LC3 d. G6 P2, T2 P0, A4 E0 LC1
A patient who is constipated also has a history of alcoholism and is taking disulfiram (Antabuse). Which laxative should not be ordered for this patient?
a. Senna b. Bisacodyl c. Cascara sagrada d. Castor oil