Tag: Nursing

A patient has been prescribed cromolyn sodium for treatment of asthma. Which information should the LPN include in patient teaching for this medication? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with Graves’ disease is prescribed methimazole after 2 months of therapy the patient reports a sore throat and fever. What action should the nurse practitioner take?

ARB’s (Angiotension II Receptor, Blockers) should not be used in conjunction with (blank).circulatory diseasecongestive heart failurepregnancy/breastfeedingrespiratory distress

A patient suffers from troublesome allergic rhinitis due to pollen,and you want to prescribe a drug for her that is least likely to cause sedation.what would your best choice be

44. People with receptive aphasia have problems with:
a. Speaking and writing
b. Understanding language
c. Moving the mouth, tongue and lips
d. Speaking and understanding language

A patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) has an international normalized ratio (INR) of 1.0. The nurse would expect which change, if any, in the patient’s warfarin dosage?

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking Risper. Which of the following financial the nurse expect? Weighting dependent edema, nightmares or bradycardia
Weighting dependent edema
Nightmares
Bradycardia

A woman who has entered menopause might consider taking to reduce signs or symptoms.
A. an abortifacient
B. fertility drugs
C. birth control pills
D. hormone replacement therapy

Protocols for carrying out an investigation of possible misconduct should be prepared in advance of such allegations. List the 4 points that should be included in the protocol.
Scope and definitions:
Define the types of misconduct covered, objectives of the investigation, and the standards of proof to be applied.
Roles, responsibilities and conflicts of interest:
Specify who will lead and participate in the investigation, decision‑makers, reporting lines, and procedures to identify and manage conflicts of interest to ensure impartiality.
Investigation procedures and evidence handling:
Detail steps for receiving allegations, initial assessment, evidence collection and preservation, witness interviews, confidentiality protections, and documentation practices.
Timelines, record‑keeping, outcomes and appeal mechanisms:
Set expected timeframes for each stage, requirements for secure record retention, possible outcomes or sanctions, notification procedures, and rights of appeal or review.

Indicate if the pharmacy technician action is appropriate or inappropriate. Inquiring about patient allergies and reporting information to the pharmacistappropriateinappropriate