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The face, mouth, and dura mater of the brain are innervated by what nerves?

Release of histamine can produce which sensations?

A patient is taking chemotherapy, in which nausea is an expected side effect. Which of the following drugs is indicated to prevent this side effect?

A patient who has hyperthyroidism will begin treatment with an antithyroid medication. The patient asks the nurse about dietary requirements. The nurse will counsel the patient to avoid which food(s)?

A patient with active tuberculosis who has been taking isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid) and rifampin (RIF, Rifadin) reports having urine that is an orange color. What is the nurse’s best action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vancomycin [Vancocin]. The nurse notes that the patient is experiencing flushing, rash, pruritus, and urticaria. The patient’s heart rate is 120 beats per minute, and the blood pressure is 92/57 mm Hg. The nurse understands that these findings are consistent with:

The nurse knows that which drug of choice should be administered to a patient experiencing myasthenic crisis?

The nurse is preparing to give a patient his daily insulin. The patient receives both NPH and regular insulin. What is the best action by the nurse?

A provider writes an order for Ibuprofen 3 mg/kg by mouth every 6 hours for pain for a child. The child weighs 49 lb. Pharmacy dispenses you with 50 mg/2 ml. How many ml will you administer per dose? Round to the nearest hundredth.

During a diagnostic test for parathyroid function, a patient asks the nurse what the parathyroid gland does. The nurse correctly informs the patient that the parathyroid gland is responsible for: