In Assessing a Patient Before Administration of a Cardiac Glycoside

question 4

Multiple Choice

In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that which lab result can increase the toxicity of the drug?

• A) Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L
• B) Potassium level 4.9 mEq/L
• C) Sodium level 140 mEq/L
• D) Calcium level 10 mg/dL

Understand the relationship between physical activity and general health outcomes.

Recognize the specific health benefits of physical activity for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Appreciate the unique benefits of different types of physical activity and exercise.

Understand the role of physical activity in weight management and smoking cessation.

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Definitions:

Penlight

A small, portable flashlight often used by healthcare professionals to examine the throat or eyes of a patient.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences overstimulation from the environment.

Albuterol

A medication used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Aromatherapy

The use of essential oils from plants for healing purposes, believed to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being through inhalation or direct application.