Can't stand the pain
A 65 y/o patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and takes NSAIDS is at risk for developing what disorder?
Ulcer disease
The nurse would provide this teaching to a client prescribed gemfibrozil.
Observe caution while driving
Which ongoing assessment should the nurse perform for a patient receiving desmopressin?
Weigh the client every day to obtain a baseline.
A nurse obtains a blood pressure of 128/86. How does the nurse classify this blood pressure?
Prehypertensive
What is a nursing priority before administering oxytocin IV to a pregnant woman at 40 weeks gestation?
Obtain an obstetric and general health history
NSAIDS inhibit the action of ...?
prostaglandins
How long should a transdermal clonidine patch remain in place?
7 days
Gonadotropins are contraindicated in clients with this medical history.
Adrenal dysfunction
A client who is taking methimazole for hyperthyroidism reports a skin rash. What instruction does the nurse give?
Use soap sparingly
Methylergonovine is given by which route?
Intramuscular
Regional anesthesia is placed where in the body?
The nerves
What dietary instructions should be given to the patient taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation?
Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, and yogurt can be eaten in moderation.
Clients prescribed growth hormone receive this test periodically throughout treatment.
Glucose tolerance
A nurse is conducting teaching on heart disease, cholesterol, and risk factors. What is true regarding cholesterol levels and exercise?
Physical activity raises HDL cholesterol levels
Which type of immunity develops after the use of ready-made antibodies from animals?
Passive immunity
These drugs are used for endotracheal intubation.
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Which assessment finding should the nurse recognize as as adverse reaction of desmopressin?
Nasal congestion
What should colestipol be mixed in?
90 ml of any liquid
A priority nursing action for the client taking vasopressin for diabetes insipidus would be
Refilling the water pitcher at frequent intervals
What nursing instruction is a priority for a client taking phenytoin?
Brushing teeth at least twice daily
The nurse would question an order for opioids if a client has this in his medical history.
acute bronchial asthma
This insulin cannot be mixed with any other insulin.
Insulin glargine
What is priority instruction for a client taking cholestyramine for hyperlipidemia?
Eat foods high in dietary fiber
A client who recently started thyroid therapy is experiencing altered mental status. What might be occurring with this client?
Thyroid storm
After administering aspirin for pain, the nurse would prioritize what assessment finding?
Flushing