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The nurse is reviewing the health history and prescribed treatment plan for a patient who is requesting chronic pain management at an ambulatory medical clinic. Which newly prescribed treatment would the nurse review with the health care provider prior to implementation? Patient Data Medical Diagnoses Osteoarthritis; Depression; Substance Use Disorder Current Medications Lidocaine patch applied topically every 12 hoursNaltrexone extended-release 380 mg intramuscularly monthly New Prescribed Treatment Acetaminophen extended-release 650 mg tablets orally every 8 hours as needed for painOxycodone 10 mg orally every 6 hours as needed for severe painCold or warm compresses for 20 minutes 4 times a dayPhysical therapy for daily exercise plan

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed tiotropium (Spiriva). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?

After administering labetalol, the healthcare provider orders magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis due to the patient’s severe preeclampsia. The order reads: “Administer magnesium sulfate 4 g IV bolus over 30 minutes, then start maintenance infusion at 2 g/hr.” During the infusion, the patient reports feeling flushed and slightly drowsy. What is the priority nursing intervention at this time?

A medication is being administered by an intermittent infusion schedule.  The administration guidelines on the bag read ; 50 MG/100 mL.  Infuse over 20 minutes every 6 hours.  At what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump?

Which symptom at follow-up would indicate to the nurse, who is caring for a patient receiving albuterol, that the patient is experiencing adverse drug effects? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings.  His assessment reveals abdominal distension.  The Healthcare Provider orders metoclopramide. What should the nurse be aware of for contraindication to its use?

Hemophilia C is reported with what code______ Diagnosis:

Match the appropriate articulatory description at the right with the initial phoneme of each word (underlined). 

Which of the following factors contributes to vocal fold adduction?

Benign neoplasm of the prelaryngeal lymph nodes is reported with code ____________________.