A Patient Who Has Been Taking Gentamicin for 5 Days

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking gentamicin for 5 days reports a headache and dizziness. What will the nurse do?

• A) Request an order for a gentamicin peak level.
• B) Suspect ototoxicity and notify the prescriber.
• C) Tell the patient to ask for help with ambulation.
• D) Tell the patient to report any tinnitus.

Understand the application and principles of operant conditioning in therapy.

Comprehend the concepts and applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Distinguish between different theoretical orientations in psychotherapy (e.g., psychoanalytic, behaviorist, cognitive, humanistic).

Understand systematic desensitization and its implementation.

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Definitions:

Supply Problems

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The variance between total income and total outlays of a business, taking into account both clearly stated and implied expenses.

Competitive Price-Searcher

A type of market structure where firms set their prices based on the competition and search for the best price to maximize their profits.

Long-Run Economic Profits

Profits that persist over time after all costs, including opportunity costs, are taken into account, indicating a competitive advantage.