Entries by Daphne Hanson

A Prescription for atovaquone with proguanil

A child who weighs 55 pounds receives a prescription for atovaquone with proguanil (Malarone Pediatric) 125��50�� PO daily. A drug reference states that children 11 to 20�� should receive 1 pediatric tablet daily; 21 to 30�� should receive 2 pediatric tablets daily; 31 to 40�� should receive 3 pediatric tablets daily; and greater than 40�� should receive 1 adult tablet daily with food. The drug is available as atovaquone 62.5�� proguanil 25�� pediatric tablets. How many tablets should the practical nurse administer?

 House history of increasingly severe low back pain with radiation

A 72 year old man is brought to the ED becuase of a 1 house history of increasingly severe low back pain with radiation into the left flank. He has a long standing history of mild systeolic hypertension and angina pectoris. A pulsatile mass is palpable just inferior to the umbilicus. Over the next 2 days, his hematocrit decreases from 42% to 28%. He suddenly […]

The Texas Heartbeat Act

I do not support the Texas Heartbeat Act. As a women and a mother this law is unfair in every way possible. First off “Section 171.205, a physician may not knowingly perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman unless the physician has determined, in accordance with this section, whether the woman’s unborn child […]

Hypothetical scenario based on a nursing practice

Present a hypothetical scenario based on a nursing practice or healthcare organization that would require or benefit from the access/collection and analysis of data. Your scenario may involve a patient, staff, or management problem or gap. Describe the problem from the viewpoint of a nurse informaticist by: Describing the data that could be used. Describing […]

The Confidential Client Information Rule

You plan to sell your accounting firm. Which statement best describes the application of the Confidential Client Information Rule to discussions you will have with potential purchasers of your firm? You cannot share confidential client information unless you get your client’s written permission. You can share confidential client information without obtaining the client’s consent in […]

An Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to provide personal care for a client whose prescribed activity is bedrest with bedside commode use.The UAP reports to the practical nurse (PN) that the client is obese and the UAP feels unable to safelyassist the client in transferring from the bed to the bedside commode. How should the PN respond?

Going into Anaphylactic snock

Mrs. Leonard calls the office because her three-year-old child has been stung. If he is going into anaphylactic snock, what medication needs to be given immediately? She thinks it was a wasp, but she is not sure. She says he is having trouble breathing, is very restless, his head hurts very badly, and his skin is […]

A family History of heart disease

Mark is a 45-year-old individual who wants to improve his overall health.He has a family history of heart disease and is concerned about his own risk factors. As a nutrition coach, you are assigned to help Mark achieve his goals and develop a healthier lifestyle. He works a sedentary job and has a busy schedule, […]