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The medication order is for levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.05mg per day. How many tablet(s) should be given each dose?  

The nurse reviews the history of a client diagnosed with asthma. The client is prescribed ipratropium-albuterol (Combivent), an anticholinergic medication combined with a short acting beta2 agonist medication. What fact in the patient history most concerns the nurse?

A client reports an increase in nasal congestion after discontinuing oxymetazoline (Afrin), a nasal decongestant spray. How will the nurse best explain rebound congestion to the client?

Which of the following tips should be used by leaders to reduce personality conflict?

Case Study #5a   Scenario Trudy, 52, was in treatment for cervical cancer. Although she was tolerating the chemotherapy well, she kept getting bladder infections, for which an antibiotic was prescribed. The symptoms would go away, only to return within a week or two. When she arrived at the cancer treatment center for her latest round of chemotherapy, she let the nurse know that she thought the infection was back once again. Signs and Symptoms The nurse asked Trudy to describe her symptoms. She reported having a persistent “full bladder” feeling that didn’t go away after voiding, and that she thought she had a fever. The nurse confirmed that Trudy did have a low-grade fever.  Testing The nurse also tested Trudy’s urine with a urine dipstick, and sent a sample to the microbiology lab for culture. The dipstick was positive for blood, nitrite, and leukocyte esterase. The lab technologist noted that the urine appeared cloudy, and transferred a small amount to a slide and directly observed it with a microscope. A smear of the urine was Gram stained and then samples were transferred to MacConkey Agar (MAC), Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA), and Blood Agar (BAP) plates for culture. Growth was observed on MacConkey agar and blood agar only. The Gram stain is shown below. Question: Based on the information provided, which of the following could most likely be responsible for Trudy’s signs and symptoms?  

The nurse administers the first dose of prazosin (Minipres), an alpha1 receptor antagonist (blocker). Which is a priority instruction for the nurse to give to the client?

Groups perform better than individuals on a wide range of demonstrable tasks. What is a key reason why groups outperform individuals faced with the same task?

Which of the following is the best example of a task-content conflict?

A nurse reviews the major functions of the sympathetic nervous system. Which statement indicates a need for further review?

An effective team needs people not only with the technical skills necessary to perform the work, but also problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and: