Early toxicologists were at a disadvantage when trying to identify and quantify poisons because they lacked
organization
ethics and professionalism
a legal system to back them
sensitive chemical tests and analytical instruments

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

Anurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is receiving vancomycin daily. the nurse should review which of the following laboratory results prior to administering the next dose? a. blood glucose level b. serum creatinine level c. total iron-binding count d. thyroid-stimulating hormone level

Anurse is assessing a client who is receiving clindamycin. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication? a. report of blurred vision b. watery diarrhea c. hypertension d. agitation