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The following reaction represents phase II of drug metabolism: (1)

Prochlorperazine is classified as a: (1)

A small therapeutic index means: (1)

The following statement is correct for 1mg of drug A and 10 mg of drug B, both producing the same pharmacologic effect: (1)

A teenage girl has been diagnosed with Psoriasis.  While teaching the patient and her family about this condition the nurse should include which facts.  Select all that apply

A 88 years old female patient is brought to the hospital with moderate to severe dehydration.  What conditions should the nurse expect? Select ALL that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 78 years old male patient who has lost his mobility following a stroke.  The nurse has established interventions that include providing direct care to the patient, teaching, making referrals, and managing the case. USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE ANSWERS. a. To meet the goal, the nurse’s NEXT step is to to [A] b. When assessing a patient with a disability, the nurse should always assess for  [B] and [C] c. When teaching a patient with disability, the nurse’s PRIORITY interventions should be [D]  [E] 

While performing a skin assessment on a new patient, a home health nurse should include which of the following? Select all that apply

While performing health screenings in a clinic, a nurse assesses a small child with a red sore under his nose. It is red, crusty, with yellow exudate which the patient’s mother reports returns after washing.  The mother also states her older two children have similar skin sores. Which condition should the nurse identify?

A 67 years old male patient is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea and vomiting. Vital signs: BP 84/68. HR 96. RR 20. Temp 99.8. O2 Sat 96% on 1 L of Oxygen via nasal cannula. Lab results: Hgb 25 g/dL; Hct 67% ; Creat. 1.9; BUN 24; Na+: 140, K+: 4.4, Calcium 9.2, Mg+ 1.6. ECG: Normal sinus rhythm. ABG: pH 7.39; pCO2: 43; HCO3: 24 Medical History: obtained by the patient’s family: hypertension, asthma, and hyperlipidemia. There is no surgical history. Allergies: Penicillin and nuts.  Nursing initial assessment: The patient is alert and oriented x 3, gets up with 1 assistant due to weakness and dizziness. Skin is clammy and cool to touch. The patient denies pain and shortness of breath. Standard range for labs per textbook and ATI Hct: 42-52% for M, 36-52 for F Hgb: 14 to 17.4 g/dL for M, 12 to 16 g/dL for F Creatinine serum:  0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL for M, 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL for F BUN: Older adults (over age 60): 8 to 23 mg/dL Potassium serum:  3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L (ATI: 3.5-5) Sodium serum: Adults:  136 to 145 mEq/L  Calcium: 8.8 to 10.4 mg/dL (ATI: 9.0-10.5) Magnesium: 1.8 to 2.6 mg/dL (ATI: 1.3-2.1) USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE ANSWERS. a. What lab values require the nurse immediate attention? [A] and [B] and [C]   b. What immediate treatment should the nurse anticipate to be ordered? [D]  c. What should the nurse monitor closely? [E] and [F] and [G] d.  Two days later, the nurse is preparing discharge teaching for the patient, which of the following should the nurse teach the patient and family? [H] and [I]