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An 86-year-old patient is being discharged to home on digitalis therapy and has very little information regarding the medication. Which statement best reflects a realistic outcome of patient teaching activities? a. The patient and patient's daughter will state the proper way to take the drug. b. The nurse will provide teaching about the drug's adverse effects. c. The patient will state all the symptoms of digitalis toxicity. d. The patient will call the prescriber if adverse effects occu...

Toxicity could occur when two drugs that are highly protein bound are given at the same time. True or False True What is the pharmacokinetic process called when a drug is changed to a less active or inactive form by enzymes? a. distribution b. absorption c. metabolism d. excretion c. Which routes are enteral? (Select all that apply) a. subcutaneous b. oral (PO) c. sublingual d. topical e. buccal f. intradermal b,c,e The _________ of a drug is the time it ...

The nurse reviews the client's medication regimen, including the interval of drug dosage, which is related to the following? a. Receptor Stimulation b. Half-life c. Therapeutic Index d. Biotransformation b. HALF LIFE Which of the following conditions might be a contraindication to the use of anticholinergic drugs? a. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia b. Osteoporosis c. Diabetes d. Bradycardia A. BPH The nurse is administering Phenobarbital and will monitor the patient for w...

differentiate between self-acceptance and self-esteem self-acceptance is your personal satisfaction with yourself regardless of the views of others public health achievements over the past 100 years, are credited with changing the major causes of death from ________ to _________. infectious diseases; chronic diseases according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data on leading causes of death, which lifestyle factor is LEAST associated with an increased risk of death f...

The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT dietary wellness. The average life span in the twentieth century nearly doubled. The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are accidents, homicide, and suicide. Occupational wellness is measured by how much ___________ the job offers. happiness People with disabilities are more likely to be obese. The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred t...

A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist after receiving a call by her son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and can't sleep. During her initial visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me in his visits, but his words make no sense to me. I don't understand what he wants me to do.' What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis? A. Ineffective denial. B. Bipolar mood disorder. C. Hyper-relig...

The nurse is discussing a skin disorder of the​ non-bullous form which is the most common skin condition in children. Which skin disorder is the nurse​ discussing? A. Candidiasis B. Cellulitis C. Folliculitis D. Impetigo D. Impetigo Which form of bacteria should the nurse know produces an enzyme that causes inflammation to spread quickly through the​ skin? A. Staphylococcus B. Pseudomonas C. Escherichia coli D. Streptococcus D. Streptococcus note: cellulitis is caus...

implies a much broader grasp of the search for meanings that goes on within every human life spiritual life 3 methods used to remove evil form the body purgatives, blood-letting, and leeching "All healing comes from God" Baha'i "To keep the body in good health is a duty-- otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." Buddhist Churches of America "The prayer of faith shall heal the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up." Roman Catholici...

what does healing simply mean? to restore to health The physiology of bone healing is not mediated by culture. Like other interpersonal relationships in human societies, that between the healer and the sufferer is influenced by prevailing cultural norms and values. Ways in which culture influences healing: 1. Almost all cultures specify healing roles that are recognized and legitimized by members. 2. medical pluralism Medical pluralism when multiple healing syst...

What is traditional medicine? folk medicine, or complementary therapy, knowledge skills and practices based on cultural beliefs and practiced by lay people alternative medicine if adopted outside of traditional culture Curanderos a synthesis of indigenous health beliefs (aztec, mayan and catholicism) treatments involve incantations, praying, chanting, incense, herbs, treat SUSTO CUppin/Cooining suction is created in the skin to mobilize blood flow or move qui to promote ...