A patient is having seizure activity and the physician has ordered diazepam (Valium) to be given parenterally. If this medication is administered intravenously, when will its onset of action be observed?
A) 15 minutes
B) 710 minutes
C) More than 10 minutes
D) Less than 1 minute
Question 2
A nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation of a woman who is newly admitted to a long-term care facility. When appraising the woman's medication regimen in light of the Beers Criteria, the nurse will look for
A) drugs that are known to cause adverse effects in older adults.
B) drugs for which generic equivalents are available at lower cost.
C) drugs that have been found to be ineffective in older adults.
D) drugs that are known to exacerbate the aging process.
Digital rectal exam (DRE). The physician’s index finger is inserted into the rectum and pressed agai
Patient teaching: ear assessment
Health care - patient-centered
Patient health history form.