NURS 6521 (NURS6521)

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A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22 breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the result of: - imm...

Question 1: A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following? - Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache after taking Viagra." - Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must ...

A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine? - A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which of the following complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug? - "Lately, I have to get up three or four times a night to go to the bathroom." After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to concei...

Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with endstage renal disease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? Correct Ans - He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at Smallcap, Incorporated. Smallcap has a workforce of15 empl...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is: Selected Answer: coumadin  Question 2 1 out of 1 points What is a serious side effect of ibuprofen in the older adult patient? Selected Answer: Impairment of renal function  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the safety i...

A male client who has been taking a high dose of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) comes to the clinic complaining of gastric pain and blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes esomeprazole. Which information should the client include in the nurse’s teaching plan? Answer: C. Notify the healthcare provider of the passage of black stool When administering zolpidem to an older client, which computer documentation indicates that the desi...

1. A nurse is collecting data from a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following findings would require further intervention? A. Positive Babinski reflex Rationale: The Babinski reflex disappears after 1 year of age. Therefore, a 9-monthold infant with a positive Babinski reflex is a finding that does not require further intervention. B. Positive Moro reflex Rationale: The Moro reflex disappears approximately at 3-4 months of age. Therefore, a 9- month-old infant with a positive Moro refl...

Teaching the parents of a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the tibia. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching. my child will have a cast until healing is complete. My child will receive antibiotics for several weeks. My child can return to playing sports once he is discharged. My child needs to be in contact isolation. Answer: b The nurse should instruct the parent that the child wi...

1. In order to promote therapeutic drug effects, the nurse practitioner should always encourage patients to - take their medication at the prescribed times. 2. A female patient with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus has been experiencing increasing neuropathic pain in recent months, a symptom that has not responded appreciably to conventional analgesics. The patient's care provider has begun treatment with gabapentin (neurontin). How is the addition of this drug likely to influence th...