The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach a Patient About Oxybate

question 38

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to teach a patient about oxybate (Xyrem) for the treatment of narcolepsy.Which precaution does the nurse stress?

• A) "Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this drug."
• B) "Be sure to take this drug with food or milk."
• C) "Report constipation to your prescriber."
• D) "Use mints to prevent dry mouth."

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Pollution Permits

Allowances given to companies that permit them to emit a certain amount of pollutants; can be bought, sold, or traded.

External Benefit

Positive effects of a transaction or activity on third parties not directly involved in the transaction, which are not reflected in the market price.

Negative Externality

A negative externality is a cost imposed on a third party not involved in the production or consumption of a good or service, such as pollution.

Positive Externality

A beneficial effect experienced by a third party who did not choose to incur that benefit, often resulting from an individual's or firm's actions.