Master Medicine with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

a patient is prescribed ferrous sulfate and complains of stomach upset after taking the medication. which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Which of the following statements regarding parathyroid hormone (PTH) are correct?Please select all that apply.a) Normal plasma levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) stimulate osteoblast activityb) PTH decreases calcium excretion from the bodyc) PTH directly increases calcium absorption by the gut.d) PTH is secreted in response to elevated plasma calcium levels.e) High levels of circulating PTH demineralize bone and elevate plasma calcium
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the nurse is performing an auditory test that is specifically used in toddlers. which procedure is appropriate when evaluating hearing?
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The nurse provides care for clients at the local eye care center. Several clients who are 24 hours post-operative after intracapsular cataract extraction have left phone messages. Which message should the nurse return first?1.A client asks if it is appropriate to take acetaminophen for discomfort in the operative eye.2.A client reports feeling light-headed when assuming a standing position.3.A client reports mild itching in the operative eye.4.A client states that the eyelid is swollen and the client is having difficulty seeing with the affected eye.
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The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in a client with nephrotic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)a. Proteinuria, >3.5 g/24 hrb. Hypoalbuminemiac. Dehydrationd. Lipiduriae. Dysuriaf. Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
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trayvon is interested in bodybuilding. he read an article in a bodybuilding magazine that stated he should dramatically increase his protein intake. what happens to excessive protein intake?
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the nurse reviews the pathophysiology of scoliosis with the student nurses. what concepts should the school nurse include? (select all that apply. one, some, or all options may be correct.)
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a nurse is teaching a community parent group about various childhood genitourinary diseases. which prevention method does the nurse teach the parents related to hemolytic uremic syndrome?
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Dr. Argyle, your employer, has asked you to provide an "easily understandable" explanation of the Medicare Part D "donut hole" to one of his elderly patient. How would you explain this?
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An initial pharmacologic approach to a patient who is diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea could be:A) acetaminophen.B) NSAIDs at the time symptoms begin or onset of menses.C) NSAIDs prior to the onset of menses.D) combination acetaminophen and NSAIDs
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he medical term for an abnormal accumulation of urine in the urinary bladder is:a. diuresisb. acute renal failurec. urinary retentiond. incontinence
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A plasma cell is a mature helper T-lymphocyte that produces antibodies. True or False?
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the nurse observes an older client complete a difficult crossword puzzle in the morning paper. what should the nurse realize about this clients neurologic functioning?
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The various Workingmen's parties failed for all the following reasons EXCEPT: A. major parties took over their issues B. labor politicians were inexperienced C. they were vulnerable to charges of radicalism D. most workers had no serious problems E. courts were often pro-management
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the nurse is preparing to assist with removal of a chest tube. what action should the nurse take first?
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choline is necessary for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine involved in muscle contraction, memory, and learning. true or false
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The nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four patients. Which patient's test results indicates possible type 2 diabetes mellitus?a. Patient A; Fasting = 98 mg/dL; Random = 150 mg/dLb. Patient B; Fasting = 105 mg/dL; Random= 175 mg/dLc. Patient C; Fasting = 112 mg/dL; Random = 195 mg/dLd. Patient D; Fasting = 135 mg/dL; Random = 230 mg/dL
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the nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of a hemorrhagic stroke. the nurse should place the client in which position?
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The nurse supervises a team of LPN/LVNs. The nurse intervenes if one of the LPN/LVNs allows clients to take licorice pills when which medications are administered? (Select all that apply.)1.Promethazine.2.Ibuprofen.3.Potassium chloride.4.Furosemide.5.Prednisone.
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The nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time after surgery. What action should the nurse do first? A) Place a chair at a right angle to the bedside. B) Encourage deep breathing prior to standing. C) Help the client to sit and dangle legs on the side of the bed. D) Allow the client to sit with the bed in a high Fowler's position.
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The nurse in obstetrics clinic is advising a pregnant woman about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which of these should the nurse include in the teaching plan?A pregnant woman needs to eat 300 kcal/day above the usual caloric intake.
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the nurse has just completed open system endotracheal suctioning on a client. The client now has decreased oxygen saturation readings. which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.-hyperoxygenate the client-remain with the client-auscultate lung sounds
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as you are providing cpr your colleague arrives turns on the aed
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aspirin is prescribed on a regular schedule for a client with rheumatoid arthritis
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