A patient being treated with cefmetazole complains of a headache. Which analgesic would be the safest, considering the adverse effects of this agent?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Aspirin
c. Ibuprofen
d. Excedrin
a
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The ten-year-old child was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma; following surgery the child is started on chemotherapy by intrathecal injection
While preparing the family for the start of chemotherapy, the nurse will explain that intrathecal administration was chosen because: 1. It reduces side effects. 2. It does not require the child being "stuck." 3. Many chemotherapy drugs do not cross the blood-brain barrier. 4. Intrathecal administration is less expensive than intravenous administration.
A nurse is interviewing a mother of two children, ages 5 and 14. They were in a hotel fire a year ago in which their father was killed. The mother is concerned because the younger child has nightmares
The older child does not seem to have any problems. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. Ask the mother about physical injuries to the children. B. Determine if the mother sought counseling after the fire. C. Focus the appointment on the younger child only. D. Inquire if the older child avoids hotels, even on television.
The nurse explains that the opening between the vocal cords is the __________
ANS:
What are reasons that adolescents may not seek care for health problems? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access to care may be hindered because there are not enough professionals with expertise in dealing with the teen popula-tion. b. Cost of care or availability of insurance may limit services. c. Teenagers do not care about their health. d. Health care professionals may not be able to discuss sensitive topics in a non-judgmental way. e. Parents are unaware of the services availa-ble for adolescents.