A nurse has received a written order for digoxin but cannot read whether the order says .25mg, .125mg or 125 because there is no 'Zero' and the decimal point may be a 1. What action would be best to prevent a med error?

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A nurse has received a written order for digoxin but cannot read whether the order says .25mg, .125mg or 125 because there is no 'Zero' and the decimal point may be a 1. What action would be best to prevent a med error?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The major difference between B cell lymphocytes and T cell lymphocytes is that

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

With a clear understanding of the pathophysiology associated with hyperthyroidism, the advanced practice nurse identifies which of the following groupings may be utilized to treat this endocrine disorder?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse treating a patient taking Terbutaline should understand/do which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Terbutaline, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, potentially causing tachycardia and angina as side effects. Monitoring the pulse for significant increases (20-30 beats/min) is critical to assess for these cardiovascular effects. The other options list incorrect side effects or monitoring requirements.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing a medical record of a patient who's been prescribed inhalable anticholinergics for recurring allergen-induced bronchospasms. Which of the following conditions will be a common contraindication for this drug?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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