A patient who has been on methyldopa for a year calls the office to report, My eyes look yellow. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
a. keep taking the drug; the discoloration will fade in time.
b. come in to have blood work done immediately.
c. stop the medication until the next scheduled appointment in 6 weeks.
d. stop the medication because it may be causing kidney damage.
Question 2
The nurse is providing patient education to a patient on glucocorticoid therapy. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates an accurate understanding of glucocorticoids?
a. They promote carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism.
b. They are produced in decreased amounts during times of stress.
c. They reduce the serum sodium and glucose levels.
d. They stimulate defense mechanisms to produce immunity.
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Topics of Review for Front-Office Personnel
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.
A soldier lays sleeping in the desert with his hat covering his eyes