A common side effect of promethazine (Phenergan) includes:
Which statements about antiepileptic drug therapy are accura…
Which statements about antiepileptic drug therapy are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that ha…
A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that has been managed well with oral phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy. He is to be NPO (consume nothing by mouth) for surgery in the morning. What will the nurse do about his morning dose of phenytoin?
A patient presents with hot, dry skin, dilated pupils, confu…
A patient presents with hot, dry skin, dilated pupils, confusion, and urinary retention after taking an unknown drug. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A client with heart failure requires an antacid. Which type…
A client with heart failure requires an antacid. Which type should the nurse question?
While a patient is receiving drug therapy for Parkinsons dis…
While a patient is receiving drug therapy for Parkinsons disease, the nurse monitors for dyskinesia, which is manifested by which finding?
A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss…
A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss despite increased appetite, restlessness, palpitations, and heat intolerance. Her skin is warm and moist, she has a fine tremor, and her heart rate is 132 bpm.Test Result Normal RangeTSH 0.01 µIU/mL 0.4–4.0 µIU/mLFree T4 3.2 ng/dL 0.8–1.8 ng/dLTotal T3 250 ng/dL 80–180 ng/dL Which is the most appropriate initial intervention for this patient?
A woman who is planning to become pregnant should ensure tha…
A woman who is planning to become pregnant should ensure that she receives adequate levels of which supplement to reduce the risk for fetal neural tube defects?
A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, receives a p…
A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, receives a prescription for a thyroid hormone replacement drug. The nurse assesses for which potential contraindication to this drug?
Which leadership theory emphasizes clarifying goals, removin…
Which leadership theory emphasizes clarifying goals, removing obstacles, and aligning rewards to motivate staff?