An older patient talks about being given preparations as a child that were considered patent medications. The nurse recalls that these medications included which items? Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Alcohol
B. Opium
C. Cocaine
D. Aspirin
E. Sugar
A. Alcohol
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Before auscultating the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds on a patient, the nurse should:
a. Warm the endpiece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm water. b. Leave the gown on the patient to ensure that he or she does not get chilled during the examination. c. Ensure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the "on" position. d. Check the temperature of the room, and offer blankets to the patient if he or she feels cold.
During a health history, what can the nurse ask to determine an older patient's abilities to conduct instrumental activities of daily living? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Do you shop for groceries?" B) "Are you able to feed yourself?" C) "Do you do your own laundry?" D) "Do you manage your own money?" E) "Who prepares your meals?"
Which statements are true regarding endotoxins?
a. Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides. b. Endotoxins are located in the walls of bacteria. c. Endotoxins are created during the process of lysis. d. Endotoxins are found in gram-negative microorganisms. e. Endotoxins are released during the destruction of its host.
A patient has a genitourinary infection and is being treated with a fluoroquinolone. What is the advantage of a fluoroquinolone over an aminoglycoside?
A) The fluoroquinolone does not have adverse effects. B) The fluoroquinolone can be given orally. C) The fluoroquinolone has a nearly immediate peak. D) The fluoroquinolone has a broader spectrum.