NT is scheduled to receive ECT for the firt time tomorrow. H…

NT is scheduled to receive ECT for the firt time tomorrow. He remains nervous and feels unprepared, but has decided to go ahead with the treatment as he no longer wants to “live like this.” What information might you provide as his nurse, to help him feel more prepared for his treatment tomorrow?

Gel electrophoresis is normally set up with the negative ele…

Gel electrophoresis is normally set up with the negative electrode at the top of the gel and the positive electrode at the bottom of the gel. The DNA products are loaded at the top of the gel, and then a current is applied to separate them. However, when preparing to run a gel, you accidentally switched the locations of the negative and positive electrodes such that the positive electrode is at the top and the negative electrode is at the bottom. You still loaded the DNA products at the top of the gel as normal. What result are you most likely to observe if you apply an electric current to this gel setup?

PI is a 42-year-old patient that has been successfully treat…

PI is a 42-year-old patient that has been successfully treated with clozapine (Clozaril) for the past nine months. This am, PI attempts to cancel an appointment with her physician because of flu-like symptoms including sore throat, fever and fatigue. What would be the best response by the RN taking the call:  

LP is prescribed nortriptyline (Pamelor) as part of a treatm…

LP is prescribed nortriptyline (Pamelor) as part of a treatment protocol to treat symptoms associated with depression including decreased appetite, depressed mood, frequent wakening, psychomotor retardation and loss of pleasure in all activities. To promote medication adherence and safety, the nurse provides the following education to the patient: