Master Medicine with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

A nurse is reviewing a patient's medications before administration. Which drug-to-drug interactions will most concern the nurse in a patient with a history of heart failure and a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L?a. Furosemide [Lasix] and enalapril [Vasotec]b. Amlodipine [Norvasc] and spironolactone [Aldactone]c. Captopril [Capoten] and spironolactone [Aldactone]d. Metoprolol [Lopressor] and furosemide [Lasix]
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hyperventilation affects blood levels of co2 and ph. what condition results from hyperventilation?
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if we were able to fast-forward the scenario by 1 hour, which signs or symptoms would indicate that ricky's condition is worsening?
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some people respond well to the newer antipsychotic drugs
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in legal terms, medical records regarded as __________ may damage a provider position in a lawsuit.
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Life-saving information given by the dispatcher to bystanders, family, or the patient before EMS is considered:a. Alerting and directing response b. Dangerous c. Helpfuld. Prearrival instructions
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Mr Blake had been HIV-positive for 5 years before he developed __________________________and was diagnosed with___________________.
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in what order should the nurse assess these children? (place in order from first action through last action.)
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which of the following statements is most true about amalgam (silver and mercury) fillings placed during pregnancy? amalgam fillings are the most appropriate filling type for pregnant women they should be avoided because there are risks associated with placement of all types of fillings, not just amalgam fillings amalgam fillings are safe in pregnancy, but contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding white resin composites are preferred as they are believed to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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brenda, who has suffered from epilepsy all her life, takes trileptal to control her seizures. recently, she became pregnant with her first child. she then checked on her medication and found that trileptal is a category c medication, meaning that the benefits may outweigh the risks. however, no adequate studies have been performed on the effect of the medication on pregnant women. she was excited to be pregnant, but she was concerned about continuing to take the medication. she asked her doctor whether trileptal was a(n):
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a young man complains to a doctor that he cannot seem to control his eating; he eats huge meals, vomits after, and then tries to fast in order to avoid weight gain. before long, the cycle repeats. which conclusion would the doctor most likely reach?select answer from the options belowthe young man is trying to exert too much control over his eating habits.the young man is showing the early signs of developing obesity.the young man has the serious eating disorder anorexia nervosa.the young man has the serious eating disorder bulimia nervosa.
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the ndc for nexium 40 mg is 0186-5040-31. the number ""0186"" identifies:
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a preschooler who received chemotherapy in the pediatric oncology outpatient department 1 week ago now has a temperature of 101.5f (38.6c). which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
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a client was admitted to the eating disorder unit with bulimia. when the nurse assesses for a history of complications of this disorder, which are expected?
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a person's highest bone density is achieved by around age (years)
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given that sam had abdominal surgery, is experiencing pain, and is reluctant to deep breathe, what breathing pattern do you expect sam to exhibit?
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a client has been admitted to the emergency department after overdosing on oxycodone. what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
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A client is admitted with Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). What assessment takes priority? a. Bladder control b. Cognitive perception c. Respiratory system d. Sensory functions
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a patient with a recent diagnosis of heart failure hasbeen prescribed a diuretic. whihc physiologic effect would the nurse expect this medication to directly have on the patient's caediac ouptu
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How much should the body be rotated for a PA oblique projection of the sternum? a. 10 degrees b. 20 degrees c. 5 to 10 degrees d. 15 to 20 degrees.
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A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident that has resulted in prerenal failure. What is the most likely cause of this patient's condition? a. Kidney stones b. Immune complex deposition in the glomerulus c. Inadequate renal blood flow d. Obstruction of the proximal tubule
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an elongate ridge (symmetrical homoclinal ridge) formed on the tilted and eroded edges of gently dipping strata is a ______________.
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a primiparous patientwho underwent a secarean birth 30 minutes ago is to receive rho(d) ummune globulin (rhogam). the nurse should administer the medication within which time frame after birth?
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platelets and coagulation proteins are circulating components responsible for what process?
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