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A patient who has been on methotrexate therapy is experiencing mild pain. The patient is asking for aspirin for the pain. The nurse recognizes that which of these is true in this situation? a. The aspirin will aggravate diarrhea. b. The aspirin will masks signs of infection. c. Aspirin can lead to methotrexate toxicity. d. The aspirin will cause no problems for the patient on methotrexate. ANS: C Methotrexate interacts with weak organic acids, such as aspirin, and can lead to toxicity by d...

NR 293 Exam 1 - All chapters test bank. Questions with 100% Accurate answers. Rated A+ Document Content and Description Below A patient must be treated immediately for acute organ transplant rejection. The nurse anticipates that muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3) will be ordered. What is the priority assessment before beginni ng drug therapy with muromonab-CD3? a. Serum potassium level b. Fluid volume status c. Electrocardiogram d. Blood glucose level - ANS: B Assess fluid volume status because m...

NURS 125 PREP TEST QUIZ ANSWERS AVAILABLE 2022-2023 715. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome will experience which of the following symptoms? a. Diarrhea b. Flatulence c. Constipation d. Patients can experience a variety of symptoms that can include all of the above. 716. Diabetic patients are monitored by using which of the following tests? a. KUB b. Troponin c. Fe++ d. HbA1C 717. Patients diagnosed with hypertension are given a medication called hydrochlorothiazide. How do...

Test Bank Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition WilliamsTable of Contents Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process ......................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2. Evidence-Based Practice ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter 3. Issues in Nursing Practice .............

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing The craft of caring 2ND EDITION Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing The craft of caring Second edition This page intentionally left blank Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing The craft of caring Second edition Edited by Phil Barker PhD RN FRCN Honorary Professor, University of Dundee, Scotland PART OF HACHETTE LIVRE UK First published in Great Britain...

ANCC Certification Exam NRSG 524 VERIFIED ANSWERS (4) Nurse practitioner CORRECT ANSWER - educated to practice independently at an advanced level to provide care -address health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease -provide initial, ongoing and comprehensive care to patients in family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatric, and women's health -practice in primary or acute care which...

AAMA Prep Test - 758 Questions & Answers, all verified correct. 715. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome will experience which of the following symptoms? a. Diarrhea b. Flatulence c. Constipation d. Patients can experience a variety of symptoms that can include all of the above. 716. Diabetic patients are monitored by using which of the following tests? a. KUB b. Troponin c. Fe++ d. HbA1C 717. Patients diagnosed with hypertension are given a medication called hydrochlor...

TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING Concepts for Interprofessional 9TH EDITION Ignatavicius M. Linda Workman Cherie RebarContents Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical- Surgical Nursing .............................................. 3 Chapter 02: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing........................................................................ 9 Chapter 03: Common Health Problems of Older Adults ..............................................

Test Bank Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition WilliamsTable of Contents Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process ............................................................................ 2 Chapter 2. Evidence-Based Practice ..................................................................................................... 23 Chapter 3. Issues in Nursing Practice .................................................................................................. 38 C...

Test Bank Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition WilliamsTable of Contents Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process ..................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2. Evidence-Based Practice .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Chapter 3. Issues in Nursing Practice ........................