If considering starting a patient on the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor abacavir, the following testing is recommended prior to prescribing:
1. Renal function
2. HLA B*5701 testing
3. Pancreatic enzyme levels
4. CYP 450 enzyme activity
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When comparing a portable chest radiograph taken in an intensive care unit bed with one taken with the patient upright in the radiology department, one significant difference is that the
a. portable chest radiograph is usually clearer. b. one in the intensive care unit is considered a posterior view. c. portable chest radiograph magnifies some thoracic structures and decreases the sharpness of the structures. d. departmental chest radiograph enlarges some thoracic structures.
Case managers are being used by medical facilities and insurance companies at an increasing rate. They are to assist the client in their healthcare without sacrificing needs but still remain within the guidelines of the insurance companies
a. Do you see case managers as beneficial if they have 10 to 20 clients and they address each of their needs by the sickest, most complicated, most needy, then someone who is in need of short-term assistance? b. Can the case managers be at a disadvantage when the insurance companies do not agree with the physician on the client's need for placement or care? Explain. c. Do you foresee an increase in use of case managers with the changes in healthcare in your local area?
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is demonstrating signs of secondary polycythemia vera. The nurse realizes that which of the following will be assessed to confirm the diagnosis?
1. platelet count 2. carboxyhemoglobin level 3. sedimentation rate 4. serum electrolytes
Dosage changes of conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin) are made at _________ intervals
1. 1 to 2 week 2. 2 to 4 week 3. 6 to 8 week 4. 12 week