Describe Illness Anxiety Disorder.  

Describe Anorexia Nervosa.  (Three [3] characteristics)

A surfactant laxative, docusate sodium (Colace), has been ordered for a patient. The nurse checks the patient’s medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?

The nurse provides patient education about fludrocortisone, a mineralocorticoid, for the treatment of Addison’s disease. Identify the adverse reactions. (Select all that apply.)

A patient taking metformin (Glucophage), a biguanide, is scheduled for a radiographic scan with contrast dye. What instructions should you provide to this patient?

A 75-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes takes glipizide (Glucotrol), a sulfonylurea. She asks the nurse when the best time would be to take this medication. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about the management of diabetes. Which statement about basal dosing is correct?

What time should the patient take levothyroxine (Synthroid), a thyroid replacement hormone?

The insulin order reads, “Check blood glucose levels before meals and at bedtime. For every 5 mg/dL over 150, give 1 unit of regular Humulin insulin, subcutaneously.” The patient’s blood glucose level at 11:30 ., before lunch, was 205 mg/dL. In units, identify how much insulin will the nurse give.

The nurse is providing patient education about radioactive iodine to a patient going home. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates an understanding of radioactive iodine?