Tag: Nursing

When a PCA pump delivers opioids, name two (2) pump-related safeguards that are used to prevent patients from tampering with the dose rate, bolus volume and time between bolus doses?

Question): Respiratory disorders include:
(A): Asthma, bronchitis and hypertension
(B): Bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma
(C): Asthma, eczema and psoriasis
(D): Pneumonia, copd and colitis

The basic properties of haloperidol include:The blockade D2 and alpha 1 receptors.The exclusive blockade of alpha 1 receptors.None of these.The exclusive blockade of D2 receptors.

The physician orders ivermectin tablets for a 150 pound adult. The recommended dose is .2 mg/kg. Ivermectin tablets are labeled 3mg. How many tablets should be given for the dose?

The maximum dose for lidocaine is 4.5 mg/kilograms not to exceed 300 mg in 24 hours. Your patient weighs 22 pounds. What is the total dose that can be administered to your patient

What is one of the most important documents in a nursing home, utilized for both assessment of resident health and reimbursement?
Minimum Data Set (MDS)
MAP 350
Aging report
Annual census

When does rehabilitation begin?
A) At the time of injury or illness
B) Following acute care treatment
C) When a patient is discharged from the hospital
D) Before the injury or illness

The physician order laboratory tests after that a patient is admitted to the hospital for angina. The isoenzyme test that is the most reliable early indicator of myocardial insult is:

What have federal regulators issued warnings for, including over-the-counter pills such as Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen)?
Opioids
Marijuana
Bath salts
Painkillers
Hallucinogens

When multiple doses of medication are loaded into one drawer and they have different expiration dates, how do you determine the expiration date that should be recorded for that drawer?