Which of the following is a consequence of postoperative hypothermia?
a. Decreased blood viscosity
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Decreased systemic vascular resistance
d. Decreased metabolic processes
D
Significant hypothermia slows metabolic processes, leading to reduced drug biotransformation and impaired renal transport. This may prolong drug effects and delay emergence.
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The nurse is teaching a class on drugs for the skin to a group of nursing students. The nurse asks the class, "For which purposes may topical glucocorticoids be used?"
The students would be correct to respond that glucocorticoids may be used for treatment of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Insect bites b. Psoriasis c. Minor burns d. Seborrheic dermatitis e. Mild skin infection
A characteristic sign of left-sided heart failure is:
A. ascites. B. leg pain. C. pulmonary edema. D. fever.
The physician orders Ancef 500 mg IV every 8 hours for a child weighing 30 lb. The Ancef is available in a 330 mg/mL concentration. The recommended dose is 100 mg/kg/24 h divided in three doses
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? ___________ b. How many milligrams per kilogram per 24 hours is the patient receiving? ___________ c. Is the order safe? _____________ d. If yes, how many milliliters are needed for each dose? ______