olympics 5 Flashcards
what effect will occur if a patient being treated with naltrexone ( Revia ) for substance abuse ingest opioids or alcohol
An absence of the High associated with drugs
A nursing student asked a nurse what the NMBER system that rates dietary supplment means . the nurse responds that it is
Helps consumers evaluate the safety and efficacy of products
which patient assessment will the nurse expect ro observe when a patient has ingested alcohol while on disulfiram (Antabuse)
Severe vomiting
A patient you are caring for has been started on niacin as part of a regimen to reduce hyperlipidemia. Which unpleasant side effects of niacin should you teach this patient to expect?
Skin warmth and flushing
A nurse is screening a patient being admitted to the hospital. The patient reports being fired for drinking at work. On further questioning, the patient reveals a history of daily alcohol consumption of more than a six-pack of beer each day, regular morning drinking, and several unsuccessful attempts to stop drinking. The nurse detects alcohol on the patient’s breath. The nurse will inform the provider of these findings and request an order for which medication?
Chlordiazepoxide [ librium ]
a patient with severe upper respiratory infection tells you she is taking mega dose of vitamin C to help her get rid of the infection quicker . what is your best response
Taking high doeses of vitamin C is not effective because it is excreted quickly
a newly pregnant patient is taking oral vitamin a to encourage embryo growth . what would you include in your teaching planner this patient
take only the amount prescribed high doeses can cause birth defects
You are caring for a patient with a suspected vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
deficiency. What symptoms would you expect to see in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
Sore throat , burning of the tongue and lips , crack in the corners of the mouth
a nurse working the night shift suspect that a colleague is abusing alcohol which action by the nurse is most important
State guidelines may mandate to report substance abuse
A patient going on vacation asks the nurse what she can give to her 3 year old child who becomes car sick. Which response(s) would be accurate?
(Select all that apolv.)
“Positioning techniques such as placing the child facing forward and blocking out scenery through the side windows can be helpful.”, “I would check with the pharmacist regarding over the counter products available for voung children.”
Which patient would be the most likely to develop a vitamin B12 Deficiency
a patient who is on a vegetarian diet
You are taking a diet history from a patient who has a vitamin B2 deficiency from pernicious anemia. Which of the following foods demonstrates understanding of an appropriate dietary choice for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
Fermented cheeses such as Camembert, Organ meats, such as liver or kidneys, Shellfish, such as clams or scallops, Nonfat milk
you are teaching a patient with a dietary deficiency of riboflavin wabout food that contains riboflavin that should be part of the patients diet .w which of the following foods is recommended
dairy products
what information is important to include when teaching a patient about giving OTC drugs to children
Do not give drugs contain alcohol to children
A patient who wants to quit smoking has a prescription for varenicline [Chantix], which will be used with a nicotine patch. The patient asks the nurse why the varenicline is necessary. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
the drug blocks nicotine access to [pleasure receptors
the nurse is caring for a 27 year old patient taking a cannabinoid during chemotherapy. which consideration will the nurse take into account
antihistamines may potentiate effects
which theory views addiction as a maladaptive habit that can be examined he same way as other habits
Behavior therapy
a patient express concerns about motion sickness . Which medication is most effective in preventing motion sickness
anticholinergics
what condition is occurring when a patient experiences nausea immediately on entering the clinic to receive another course of chemotherapy
Anticipatory nausea and vomiting
the nurse is administering medication to various patients during morning medication pass . the patient at the lowest risk of having an adverse reaction is the patient receiving
Dexamethasone
A patient admitted 48 hours ago has a diagnosis of gastrointestinal (Gl) bleeding and is receiving IV hydration and transfusions. When making rounds, the nurse observes the patient to be having a tonic clonic seizure.
What may be the cause of the seizure?
alcohol withdrawal
which statement about dietary supplement is true
Dietary supplements have not been tested for safety or efficacy
what is the role of the chemoreceptor trigger zone in vomiting
Activates the vomit center (VC) to induce vomiting,
Samples blood and spinal fluid for potentially toxic substances
what claim may be made by manufactures f dietary supplements (SATA)
Energizes and rejuvenates , promotes pulmonay health , reduce stress