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A laboring client received meperidine IV one hour prior to delivery. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available to counteract the effects of this medication on the newborn? - c. Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of narcotics such as demerol.

A nurse is teaching a client who has CAD about the difference between angina pectoris and MI. Which of the following should the nurse identify as indications of MI? SATA. a. N/V b. Diaphoresis and dizziness c. Chest and left arm pain that subsides with rest d. Anxiety and feelings of doom e. Bounding pulse and bradypnea - A, B, D A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a lumbar puncture for a client who has manifestations of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should ...

why does excessive intake of alcohol result in dehydration? - antidiuretic hormone is inhibited by alcohol a decrease in urine output would likely be the result of a diet that is - high in protein and sodium which pituitary hormone signals the kidneys to conserve water by conserving sodium? - aldosterone during which stage of the lifecycle can a prolonged deficiency in iron result in impaired cognitive development? - early infancy

The basic principles of pharmacology cover pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, drug storage and resources, pharmacodynamics, indications and contraindications, and special considerations for athletes

1. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has received a liver transplant and has a prescription to transition from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take both the medications together for 72hr and then stop taking the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus C. Alternate taking the medications for 48hr and then take only the tacrolimus D. If adverse reactio...

Alcohol abuse signs and symptoms - Depression, hostility, suspiciousness, irritability, isolation, decreased inhibitions, decrease self-esteem, denial that a problem exists Parkinsonism - Having tremor, muscle rigidity, stooped posture, and a shuffling gait Tardive dyskinesia - involuntary movements of the facial muscles, tongue, and limbs; a possible neurotoxic side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs that target certain dopamine receptors Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - Li...

What medications can cause ototoxicity - Aminoglycosides (tx otitis externa), loop diuretics, quinine, ASA Rhinitis - Eosinophils due to WORMS, wheezes, weird diseases. Most effective tx for allergic rhinitis- Fluticasone Flonase Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis - For empiric tx of patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis who are allergic to penicillin, the best alternative first line therapy is Doxycycline Which immunoglobulin is responisble for the symptoms in the patient with aller...

A BAIL BOND AGENT OR TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT: a) Suggest or advise the employment of, or name for employment, any particular attorney to represent his or her principal b) Wear or display any identification card other than the department issued or approved license c) Directly or indirectly solicit business in or on the property or grounds of a jail, prison or other place where prisoners are confined or on the grounds of the courthouse d) Initiate in-person or telephone solicit...

variable decels of FHR - - transitory, abrupt slowing of FHR 15/min or more below baseline for at least 15 seconds, variable in duration, intensity, and timing in relation to uterine contractions causes of variable decels of FHR – - umbilical cord prolapse - short cord - prolapsed cord - nuchal cord (around fetal neck) nursing interventions for variable decals of FHR - - reposition client from side to side or into knee-chest - discontinue oxytocin - admin oxygen by mask at 8 L/...

is a syndrome that can be associated with several different psychiatric disorders. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and distortions of reality. This syndrome can affect a person's cognition, affective response, communication, capacity to recognize reality, and ability to relate to others. - psychosis What Diagnosis require the presence of psychosis? - schizophrenia substance-induced psychotic disorders schizophreniform disorder schizoaffec...