A client is taking the following medications. Which one is most likely to cause xerostomia?
a. Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan) - parasympatholytic or anticholinergic for stress incontinence
b. Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) - thyroid agent for hypothyroidism
c. Erythromycin stearate (Erythrocin) - antibiotic to treat pneumonia
d. Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) - anticoagulant
Question 2
In assessing onset of multiple organ failure, which may be the earliest noninvasive clinical assessment finding?
a. dyspnea or increased respiratory rate
b. decreased cardiac output
c. abdominal distention
d. protein in urine
Instilling Nasal Medications
Common Bipolar Disorder Medications
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology.
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position