A client who routinely takes prescribed medications is scheduled for outpatient surgery. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications would the client most likely receive on the day of surgery?
a. Nardil, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
b. Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside
c. Aspirin
d. Insulin
Question 2
A client, scheduled for intestinal surgery, will most likely not have which of the following interventions during the preoperative period?
a. Administration of enemas until clear the morning of the surgery
b. Administration of antibiotics
c. Allowing no food or drink after midnight
d. Application of pneumatic compression devices
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
Older adults may need special assistance with medications.
Equipment used for administering inhalation medications.
Alzheimer’s medications work by intensifying the effect of acetylcholine at the receptor.
Greet a First-Time Client With a Firm Handshake.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations