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A nurse teaches a patient who takes daily low-dose aspirin for protection against myocardial infarction and stroke to avoid also taking which medication?A) Ibuprofen (Motrin)B) Zolpidem (Ambien)C) Loratadine (Claritin)D) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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chapter 41 oxygenation potter and perryA nurse is teaching the staff about conduction of the heart. In which order will the nurse present the conduction cycle, starting with the first structure?1. Bundle of His2.Purkinje network3.Intraatrial pathways4. Sinoatrial node (SA Node)5. Atrioventricular node (AV Node)a. 5,4,3,2,1b. 4,3,5,1,2c. 4,5,3,1,2d. 5,3,4,2,1
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A patient receives chemodenervation with Botulinum toxin injections to stop blepharospasms of the right eye. What are the procedure and diagnosis codes?
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an order calls for 300 mg of diphenhydramine and you have capsules that contain 75 mg of diphenhydramine. if you use the basic method, what is oh?
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the nurse is assessing the vital signs of clients in a community health care facility. which client respiratory results should the nurse report to the health care provider
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A patient who has developed postmenopausal osteoporosis will begin taking alendronate [Fosamax]. The nurse will teach this patient to take the drug:a. at bedtime to minimize adverse effects.b. for a maximum of 1 to 2 years.c. while sitting upright with plenty of water.d. with coffee or orange juice to increase absorption.
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the patient had a 10-sq cm malignant neoplasm removed from the forehead. z-plasty was used to repair this site. how would the excision and repair be coded?
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which term best reflects the federal government's opinion on the value of a particular over-the-counter (otc) medication?
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what did the landmark publications on pa and health issued by the american college of sports medicine (acsm) in conjunction with the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc), the u.s. surgeon general, and the national institutes of health (nih) establish.
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a 16-year-old teen comes to the clinic for routine care and is diagnosed with gonorrhea. the teen asks the nurse why she needs treatment for this since she has no symptoms. the nurse should explain that possible complications of lack of treatment could result in
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a teenager presents at the er with severe scrotal and abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea. he tells the nurse that he participated in a polar bear plunge in his community (jumping into cold water off-season). what conditions would the nurse suspect?
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A patient with dysuria has a urine specimen that reveals
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the usp symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that
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The nurse is caring for a client with inoperable adrenocortical carcinoma and is aware that the health care provider will most likely order which medication?a. Hydrocortisone cypionateb. Fludrocortisone acetatec. Ketoconazoled. Mitotane
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the nurse has inserted a client's urinary catheter as ordered, but there has been no immediate flow of urine. what is the nurse's most appropriate action?
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T/F: As a safety feature, newly produced Rohypnol pills turn blue when added to liquids, but older pills, which are still available, have no color.
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The nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease that is taking fludrocortisone 0.1mg/day. What assessment data by the nurse would suggest that the client's dose is too high?1. Weight loss of 2 lbs (0.907 kg)/24 hours2. Elevated serum sodium level3. Bilateral pedal edema4. Crackles in the lung fields bilaterally5. Elevated blood pressure
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Recall Peter Smith from the beginning of 1. How should you respond to Mrs. Smith's request that she be the chapter. Now that you have completed allowed to speak with Dr. Buckwalter privately? the chapter, answer the following questions 2. Summarize your role as the "first person" Mr. Smith (and ll regarding his case. patients) sees as he enters the office. 3. What action should you take to prevent Mr. Smith and possibly other patients from falling while trying to reach the magazines on the table?
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A patient has a deficiency of riboflavin. Which area should the nurse assess first when monitoring for improvement of this condition? a. Skin b. Mouth
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a patient with long standing copd has come to the clinic complaining that beathing as been getting more difficult
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a nurse providing dietary guidance to a client with celiac disease tells the client that which food should be avoided?
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When pouring a sterile liquid into a container on a sterile field, why does the nurse hold the bottle with the label facing the palm of the hand?A. The label is not sterile and will contaminate the field if it is splashed.B. The pour spout faces down when the bottle is held with the label facing the palm.C. The label may become illegible if it is splashed.D. The handgrips on the bottle are molded to fit correctly when the label is facing the palm.
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The Stillwater Marsh burial population had a remarkably low percentage of dental caries because: a. grit from plant food ground on metates was incorporated into their diet; this grit acted as a natural abrasive and helped to clean their teeth. b. they ate very little meat, largely subsisting on maize agriculture. c. they were strictly hunter-gatherers, and so their diet was very low in simple carbohydrates and starches. d. None of the answers; the Stillwater Marsh burial population had an extremely high percentage of dental caries because their diet was high in carbohydrates.
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a nurse prepares to assist in a birth of a newborn whose mother has meconium-stained amniotic fluid. the nurse knows this newborn might require: group of answer choices vigorous stimulation at birth phototherapy immediately initial resuscitation
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