Twenty-year-old Annie comes to the clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge. Gram stain indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. While awaiting the culture results, the plan of care should be:
1. None, wait for the culture results to determine the course of treatment
2. Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan) ophthalmic drops
3. IM ceftriaxone
4. High-dose oral amoxicillin
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a. The device will decrease capillary flow. b. The device applies gentle continuous suction. c. The device will allow the wound to remain open. d. The device will prevent the formation of granulation tissue.
The barbiturate phenobarbital is prescribed for a patient with epilepsy
While assessing the patient's current medications, the nurse recognizes that interactions may occur with which drugs? (Select all that apply.) a. Antihistamines b. Opioids c. Diuretics d. Anticoagulants e. Oral contraceptives f. Insulin
Solve the following problem and write the answer as a mixed number in lowest terms: 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/16
1. 63/576 2. 7/64 3. 7/64 4. 63/512
The nurse is assessing a client's burn for the zones of injury. Which of the following will the nurse not assess in the client at this time?
1. Zone of coagulation 2. Zone of eschar 3. Zone of hyperemia 4. Zone of stasis