Chapter 4, Problem 5CR

How can you identify a rational prescription? Please shortly answer at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point.

Horseradish essential oil is not generally considered suitable for use with ICU patients although, according to research undertaken by Nedorostova et al 2011, it has proven effective against: Choose one answer. a. MRSA b. heart attack c. stroke d. sepsis

The nurse is conducting a health teaching to a patient during administration of a drug. Which of the following statements accurately describe an adverse drug effect? (Select all that apply.) a. An anaphylactic reaction is a life-threatening immediate reaction to a drug that results in respiratory distress, sudden severe bronchospasm, and cardiovascular collapse. b. A drug allergy is always manifested immediately after the patient receives the medication c. A cumulative effect occurs when the body becomes accustomed to a particular drug over a period of time. An idiosyncratic effect is any abnormal or peculiar response to a drug that may manifest itself by over response. under response, or a response different from the expected outcome. d. Drug tolerance occurs when the body cannot metabolize one dose of a drug before another dose is administered.

A child weighing 30 kg arrives at the clinic with diffuse itching as the result of an allergic reaction to an insect bite. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg 3 times a day is prescribed. The correct pediatric dose is 5 mg/kg/day. Which of the following best describes the prescribed drug dose? A. It is the correct dose B. The dose is too low C. The dose is too high D. The dose should be increased or decreased, depending on the symptoms

The hsTn allows for greater ability to detect cTn near the level of detection in patients with chronic health issues.  Patients who are rules out for MI should be tested: 1)  >2 hours after the onset of chest discomfort 2)  The rule out period should be extended past one value at presentation. 3)  All of these are correct no references, just homework

Many adults and older adults use aspirin daily for antiplatelet benefits. What nursing considerations are essentials when working with these patients? What teaching points are important for patients on antiplatelet therapy?