16a The nurse is taking care of a diabetic patient. When the nurse enters their room to administer their lispro (Humalog) insulin the patient appears anxious and states that they are shaky and dizzy. What should the nurse do first?
26a A patient who is undergoing treatment for active tubercu…
26a A patient who is undergoing treatment for active tuberculosis has been prescribed the medication ethambutol (Myambutol) as part of their drug regimen. The nurse’s priority is to:
10a The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribe…
10a The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which condition is this medication prescribed for?
20a The nurse is providing education to a patient who was di…
20a The nurse is providing education to a patient who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has been prescribed thyroid replacement therapy. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates an understanding of the medication?
33a The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient who has…
33a The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient who has been taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which lab results would indicate the medication is working?
3a A 2-month-old has been diagnosed with Infantile Spasms. T…
3a A 2-month-old has been diagnosed with Infantile Spasms. They are prescribed PO steroids for the next month. What education is important to include to the family?
13a You are preparing to administer your patient’s morning m…
13a You are preparing to administer your patient’s morning medications who has been diagnosed with Addison’s disease. You notice that you are to administer two corticosteroids including fludrocortisone (Florinef) and prednisone (Rayos). What priority action should you take?
True or False? Some Pre-procedural mouth rinses have been pr…
True or False? Some Pre-procedural mouth rinses have been proven effective at decreasing oral bacterial counts.
True or False? Barriers are required on areas such as trays…
True or False? Barriers are required on areas such as trays that will have direct contact with blood-contaminated instruments.
True or False: Dental office surfaces are not associated wit…
True or False: Dental office surfaces are not associated with disease transmission.