The nurse learns that an older patient with ill-fitting dentures has been using an over-the-counter (OTC) preparation for a gum sore over the last month. What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?
1. make an appointment to see the physician
2. continue to use the preparation
3. change the preparation
4. stop wearing the dentures
Question 2The nurse is teaching a patient about the major risk factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which risk factors should the nurse discuss?
Select all that apply.
1. chronic H. pylori infection
2. use of aspirin and NSAIDs
3. use of alcohol
4. dietary intake
5. stress
Question 3A patient is being evaluated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which diagnostic tests should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. barium swallow
2. upper endoscopy
3. CT scan
4. complete blood count
5. colonoscopy
Question 4The physician has ordered metoclopramide (Reglan) 2 mg/kg IVP to be given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. The patient weighs 54 kg. The Reglan is dispensed in a 10 mg/10 mL vial.
How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer?
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Question 5The nurse is teaching a patient with stomatitis about mouth care. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Select all that apply.
1. Avoid tobacco and alcohol.
2. Use a saline or sodium bicarbonate rinse after every meal.
3. Consume 8 oz of yogurt or buttermilk daily.
4. Avoid cold beverages.
5. Use lemon-glycerin swabs between meals.
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