Term 2 of 152
The nurse manager suspects that a staff nurse has a problem with substance abuse. Which
manifestations might the manager notice?
The nurse recently won a large amount of money in the state lottery. Other staff members
report that the nurse is going through a stressful divorce due to spouse infidelity.
The nurse is often late for work. The nurse appears fatigued and uses mouthwash
frequently during work hours. Other staff members report that the nurse has frequent
mood changes.
,Term 3 of 152
Tx for Alcohol Withdrawal
Eye movement
Pupil constriction
Seizure Precautions
VS every 2 hours
Benzodiazepines
Magnesium
Thiamine
Multivitamins
IV glucose
Alpha or beta blockers
Systolic BP is high
Bradycardia
Decreased respirations
Swallowing
Speaking
Cough
Facial expressions
I should apply sunscreen and wear sun protective clothing while going outside
,Term 5 of 152
Which nursing action is appropriate for a patient during the tonic-clonic stage of a seizure?
Establish a patent airway
Protect the client's head from injury
Restrain the client to prevent injury
Go for additional help
Term 6 of 152
Which statement indicates that a female client who is receiving rifampin for tuberculosis
understands the teaching?
"This medication may be hard on my liver, so I must avoid alcoholic drinks while taking it."
"This medication may reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive I am taking. "My
health care provider must be called immediately if my eyes and skin become yellow."
"I cannot take an antacid within 2 hours before taking my medicine."
Is a serious injury or trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain. Resulting in mild to extensive
damage to the brain
Intense drug craving
Diaphoresis
GI distress- diarrhea
Restlessness, fever
Insomnia
Watery eyes
Tremors
Muscle aches
Runny nose-rhinorrhea
Anxiety
Promote safety
Prevent injury and seizures
Promote coping skills
Resources on rehabilitation
Promote nutrition
No it increases the effect of the drug. increases CNS depression
Term 9 of 152
Which education would the nurse provide for a patient who receives a prescription for nicotine
lozenges?
"Avoid taking this medication with food."
"Take one lozenge every six hours."
"Avoid eating soft foods.
"Use the medication for four weeks."
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