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Which of the following drugs often cause constipation? Select All That Apply

(6 points) 43-year-old Charlize T. suffers from chronic GERD.  She’s been taking over-the-counter pantoprazole (Protonix) for the last four years under the supervision of a GI surgeon, even though the “Drug Facts” panel on the back of the package specifically states “do not take for more than 14 days unless directed by a doctor”.        Give ANY two (2) medical reasons why Charlize should not be taking specifically a drug like pantoprazole for four years except under the supervision of a healthcare professional (other than generalized things like “because the directions say not to” or “you need a doctor when you take medicine”).

What are possible sites of excretion for PO drugs? Select All That Apply

19-year-old Joffrey L. is brought to the emergency room unconscious with a respiratory rate of only 6 (this is very low).  His new roommate reports that Joffrey is otherwise totally healthy but says he saw Joffrey taking some medicine earlier.  He hands over the bottle of medicine he saw Joffrey use and you see it is a alprazolam (Xanax), a benzodiazepine used commonly for certain anxiety disorders.   Dr. Snow arrives, glances at the bottle and then elbows you aside.  He administers an IV dose of the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil.  Joffrey begins to have convulsions.    A. Explain in detail the mechanism by which the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil can potentially cause a seizure in a patient with no prior history of epilepsy.

The recommended daily IV dose of my new anti-inflammatory drug Yayitsbetter® is 50 mg.  Which of the following daily doses will be less than 50 mg? Select All That Apply

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is available to assist with vital signs (VS).  The nurse is going to conduct VS assessments on which of the following clients?  (select all that apply)

Which best explains the purpose of computerized provider order entry (CPOE)?

The nurse knows which statement is true regarding the importance of hygiene?

The nursing student learns the purpose of measuring a client’s vital signs includes which of the following rationales? (select all that apply)

President Wilson’s foreign policy is referred to as: