NSG 6005 FINAL EXAM 2024/25

NSG 6005 FINAL EXAM 2024/25 Disease states in addition to hypertension in which beta blockade is a compelling indication for the use of beta blockers include: A. Heart failure B. Angina C. MI D. Dyslipidemia - ANSWER C. MI When a patient is on selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors: A. The complete blood count must be monitored every three to four months B. Therapeutic blood levels must be monitored every six months after a steady state is achieved. C. Blood glucose must be monitored every three to four months. D. There is no laboratory monitoring required. - ANSWER D. There is no laboratory monitoring required. Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a "red flag" about potential chemical dependency? A. Use of more than one drug to treat the pain B. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill C. Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines D. Presence of a family member who has abused drugs - ANSWER B. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill Prescribing for women during their childbearing years requires constant awareness of the possibility of: A. Pregnancy unless the women is on birth control B. Risk for silent bacterial or viral infections of the genitalia C. High risk for developmental disorders in their infants D. Decreased risk for abuse during this time - ANSWER B. Risk for silent bacterial or viral infections of the genitalia