WGU D116

WGU D116 Unit 3 OA Review Complete Study Questions And Answers A patient is wheezing and short of breath. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 88 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 124/78 mm Hg. The prescriber orders a nonspecific beta-agonist medication. Besides evaluating the patient for a reduction in respiratory distress, the nurse should monitor for which side effect? ANS Tachycardia Beta-agonists are used for asthma because of their B...

WGU D116 Unit 8 OA Review A nursing student asks for clarification on the differences between the mechanisms of spontaneous mutation and conjugation in acquired resistance of microbes. Which statement is correct? -Spontaneous mutation leads to resistance to only one antimicrobial agent A patient receiving a cephalosporin develops a secondary intestinal infection caused by Clostridium difficile. What is an appropriate treatment for this patient? -Discontinuing the cephalosporin and be...

WGU D116 Unit 6 OA Review Which vitamin B deficiency is associated with cheilosis, glossitis, vascularization of the cornea, and itchy dermatitis of the scrotum and vulva? -Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is brought to the emergency department with ataxia and confusion. The patient cannot remember the events of the previous day. The examination reveals nystagmus, and the patient reports having double vision. Which vitamin should the provider order fo...

WGU D116 Unit 5 Questions & Answers Earlene Craig was given a home health nurse as part of her transition of care. She is on your schedule today for her first follow-up visit post discharge. Which information is critical for her transition of care? -The fill history from the pharmacy and discharge medications from the hospital A long-time patient of yours was hospitalized from an exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF). This patient shows up at your office today for the first fol...

WGU D116 Unit 3 Questions & Answers A patient asks his provider to explain what drug tolerance means. The provider responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient __________. -may need increased amounts of the drug over time When tolerance develops, a dose increase may be needed because a decreased response may occur with prolonged use A group of nursing students asks a nurse to explain the blood-brain barrier. The nurse would be correct to say that the...

A nursing student asks for clarification on the differences between the mechanisms of spontaneous mutation and conjugation in acquired resistance of microbes. Which statement is correct? - Spontaneous mutation leads to resistance to only one antimicrobial agent A patient receiving a cephalosporin develops a secondary intestinal infection caused by Clostridium difficile. What is an appropriate treatment for this patient? - Discontinuing the cephalosporin and beginning flagyl A patient is ...

Which vitamin B deficiency is associated with cheilosis, glossitis, vascularization of the cornea, and itchy dermatitis of the scrotum and vulva? - Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is brought to the emergency department with ataxia and confusion. The patient cannot remember the events of the previous day. The examination reveals nystagmus, and the patient reports having double vision. Which vitamin should the provider order for this patient? - IV Thiamine...

Earlene Craig was given a home health nurse as part of her transition of care. She is on your schedule today for her first follow-up visit post discharge. Which information is critical for her transition of care? - The fill history from the pharmacy and discharge medications from the hospital A long-time patient of yours was hospitalized from an exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF). This patient shows up at your office today for the first follow-up visit. During the hospital stay,...

A patient asks his provider to explain what drug tolerance means. The provider responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient __________. - may need increased amounts of the drug over time When tolerance develops, a dose increase may be needed because a decreased response may occur with prolonged use A group of nursing students asks a nurse to explain the blood-brain barrier. The nurse would be correct to say that the blood-brain barrier __________. - Prev...