Medicine Questions
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what is the most important question to ask before administering the first dose of celecoxib (Celebrex) to a patient
what type of bacteria cause infection when a patients immune system is imparied
an older patient is prescribed (Zitromax) 500mg on the first day and 250 mg for days 2 through 5. For which drug also prescribed for this patient would you notify the prescriber
A patient with type 2 diabetes and heart failure who is prescribed metformin extended release once daily now has muscle aches, drowsiness, low BP, and a slow irregular heartbeat, What is your best action?
which hormone has an action opposite to the action of insulin
a patient who received a first dose of an opioid drug is not arousable and has an oxygen saturation of 88% five percentage points lower than his or her normal saturation, even when fully awake. What is your best next action?
a patient who has been self injecting insulin for years now has warmth, redness, and pain at the injection site. What is your best action?
an older adult patient is prescribed amikacin (amikin) which assessment technique is most important to perform daily.
Which new assessment finding in a patient taking fludrocortisone (Florinef) indicates the dose may be too high?a. Serum potassium change from 5.2 to 4.4 mEq/Lb. Heart rate decrease from 88 to 76 beats/minc. Crackles in the bases of the lungsd. Decreased taste sensation
a patient who received 22 units of regular insulin an hour ago is now pale, sweaty, and has trembling hands, but is alert and able to talk. What is your best first action?
A 75 year old patient tells you he is not planning to receive a flu shot this year because he had one just a year ago. What is your best response
which precaution is most important to teach a patient taking fludrocortisone (florinef)
what general precaution is most important to teach a patient taking any selective immunosuppressant agent
Which are intended responses of thyroid hormone agonist drugs? (select all that apply)a. Body temperature is normal.b. Activity level is decreased.c. Vital signs are normal.d. Body weight is maintained.e. Bowel movements occur at least twice a week.f. Patient is mentally alert.
which exposure situation can lead to the development of naturally acquired immunity
the patient with hypertension is in the hospital for surgery to remove the thyroid gland. This patient has all of the following conditions. For which condition should you notify the prescriber immediately?
which changes are intended responses of first line antituberculosis drugs1. weight gain2. increased sputum3. cough is decreased4. sputum culture for TB is negative5. fatigue is eliminated
which drug or drug class is a high alert drug
a patient asks why his drug to control high blood pressure has only one generic name and two different trade names. What is your best response
while examining a patients peripheral IV site, you observe a red streak along the length of the vein, On palpation the vein feels hard and cordlike. What is your best action