The Resident (M.D) has ordered Ceftriaxone 500mg IM x 1 dose for a client who needs to be treated for Gonorrhea. You are the nurse who will be administering the medication. The client weighs 152 kg. You double check the recommendation which reads as image below. What is the correct treatment, and what should be your follow up? gonorrheatx(1).jpg  

A nurse has determined that women in her rural community would like to learn more about STI testing and birth control. Since many of these women are predominantly Spanish speaking, a great way to engage them can be thru the use of a bilingual community health worker who can offer these women a  “charla.”

There are multiple adverse effects related to the use of EDTA. These side effects are dependent on various factors, including dosage, renal function, and frequency of administration. The most commonly recognized adverse effect is renal toxicity. Which of the following would you monitor to assess for renal toxicity? (select all that apply).

A medical supply factory in Asheville, North Carolina was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. As a result there was a shortage of IV fluids after the storm. Patients and hospitals across the country had to accommodate for the shortage. These patients and healthcare workers were affected by a disaster in which of the following manners? 

Which term refers to the number of deaths that a specific illness or health condition caused? deaths per day.jpeg 

What is the primary goal of anti-poverty medicine?

As a nurse, you will demonstrate an understanding of toxicology on a daily basis during which of the following actions?

EDTA treatment for Lead poisoning in children with very high levels (>70mcg/dl) takes place during inpatient care. IV administration of EDTA at 50 mg/kg/day in six doses is the recommendation. A child weighs 38 lbs. What is an appropriate safe dose? (round to nearest whole number).

A child will be starting Rifampin 390mg daily as part of the treatment for Latent TB. On your follow up visit you perform a medication check. The Rifampin supply is 30mg/1ml. The child should be taking how many mls daily?

Changes to water supplies and increased flooding, which are believed to result from climate change, may make some areas more vulnerable to diseases. Which of the following are expected to become more prevalent as a result of climate change? (Select all that apply.)