NURS 498 TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

The nurse obtains the following information about a client before the administration of metformin. Which of the following findings indicate a need to contact the health care provider before giving the metformin? correct answer: - The client's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is 21.4 mmol/L. - The ...

NURS 498 Midterm 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

Which nursing roles are important for the prevention and detection of cancer? a) Teaching about cancer risk factors b) Using people's natural fear of cancer to motivate changes in unhealthy lifestyles c) Health promotion in relation to eating low-fibre, refined-carbohydrate diets d) Encouraging...

Basic definition of anemia? correct answer: LOW RCB levels What's the biggest cause of ACUTE anemia? correct answer: Blood loss What are the most common cause of mild/chronic anemia? ( two simple factors) correct answer: Diet and nutrition Usually cause of acute anemia? correct answer: ...

What is the MOA of Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors? (Zidovudine (Retrovir); emtricitabine (Emtriva)) correct answer: Block activity of the enzyme reverse transcriptase, preventing production of new viral DNA What is the MOA of protease inhibitors? (Ritonavir (Norvir); Indinavir (Crixivan)) corr...

The nurse notes an order for the patient to receive an IV dose of methlyprednisone prior to administration of basiliximab. The nurse understands the rationale for this therapy is: A. Decreased pain at infusion site B. Enhanced supression of the immune system C. Prevention of cytokine release synd...

What is the class of octreotide? correct answer: Antidiarrheal What are the indications for octreotide? correct answer: - Diarrhea - Hypoglycemia What are the adverse effects of octreotide? correct answer: - nausea - cramps - steatorrhea (fatty stools) - increased risk of cholelithiasis...

The nurse obtains the following information about a client before administration of metformin. Which of the following findings indicate a need to contact the health care provider before giving the metformin? a. The client's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is 21.4 mmol/L. b. The client is schedule...

What are some causes of anemia? correct answer: blood loss, impaired production of RBC, or destruction of RBC. What are some examples of acute blood loss? correct answer: Trauma, GI Bleed What are some examples of chronic blood loss? correct answer: Gastritis, Heavy Menstrual Cycle What ...

A client admitted with heart failure (HF) appears very anxious and complains of shortness of breath. Which of the following nursing actions would be appropriate to alleviate this client's anxiety? (Select all that apply.) a. Administer ordered morphine sulphate. b. Position client in a semi-Fow...

Which potential problem is of the most concern for a patient receiving immunosuppressant drugs? A. increased susceptibility to infections B. orthostatic hypotension C. neurotoxicity D. confusion correct answer: A. increased susceptibility to infections *neurotoxicity and confusion may be a pro...