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1. Apatientwithjointinflammationisprescribedananti-inflammatorydrug.Thepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworkstoaddressthisproblem.Whatisyourbe stresponse? a. “Anti-inflammatorydrugsreducepainandlimitbloodvesselresponsestojointinjury.” b. “Anti-inflammatorydrugscontainantibacterialandanti-inflammatoryproperties.” c. “Anti-inflammatorydrugslimitthebody’sresponsetocortisolinthebody.” d. “Anti-inflammatorydrugsincreasethereleaseofTNFandothermediators.” ANS: A Anti- inflammatorydr...

1. You are teaching a patient about taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which important safety information should you include in your teaching plan? a. “OTC drugs will only maintain their potency months after the expiration date.” b. “OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol” c. “Be sure to take all the pills in the bottle.” d. “Adjust the dosage to your specific needs.” ANS: B OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol...

1. Which is always true regarding the generic name for a drug? a. It is the same in any country. b. It is capitalized when written. c. It is similar to the chemical name. d. It is assigned by a specific manufacturer. ANS: A The generic name is the common drug name used. This name is the same in all countries. The generic drug name is written in lower-case letters, whereas the trade name or brand name of a drug is capitalized. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p.23 2. What is t...

1. Which statement about antiviral drugs is true? a. Antiviral drugs kill viruses by altering viral DNA. b. Antiviral drugs work by stopping viral replication. c. Antiviral drugs alter the host immune system. d. Antiviral drugs are considered virucidal. ANS: B Antiviral drugs must enter the infected cell and act at the site of infection to be effective. Antivirals do not kill the virus but rather stop viral reproduction. This action means that all antivirals are only virustatic, not vir...

1. Whattypesofdrugshavethemainpurposeofrelievingpain? a. Anticholinergics b. Antagonists c. Analgesics d. Agonists ANS: C Analgesicshavethespecificpurposeofrelievingpaineitherbychangingthepatient’sperceptionofp ainorbyreducingpainfulstimulationatitssource.Althoughsomeanalgesicsareopioidagonists,the termagonistisnotspecificforapain-relievingdrug. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.213 2. Thehealthcareproviderasksyoutorateapatient’spostoperativepain.Whatisyourbestresponse?...

1. You are assessing the skin of a newly admitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at the sacrum. Which type of data are you collecting with this information? a. Objective data b. Inspection c. Subjective data d. Alternative therapy ANS: A Objective data are obtained by the healthcare provider during physical examination, or that are measurable (i.e., laboratory results). DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p.3 2. Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals fo...

1. What is the main role of insulin in the body? a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose d. Prevention of the formation off at cells ANS: B Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter. DIF: Cognitive Le...

1. Whichdrugcategoryisusefulinpromotingsleepamongpatientswithinsomnia? a. Sedatives b. ACEinhibitors c. Atypicalantipsychotics d. Selectiveserotoninreuptakeinhibitors ANS: A Sedativesaredrugsthathavethemainpurposeofpromotingsleepbychangingsignalsinthecentraln ervoussystemandreducingresponsestostimulation. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.184 2. YouarepreparingtogivethebenzodiazepineValiumtoapatientasapremedicationbeforesurgery.T hepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworks.Whatisyourb...

1. Whichneurotransmitterhasaninhibitoryactionwithinthecentralnervoussystem? a. Epinephrine b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. Gamma-aminobutyricacid ANS: D Neurotransmitterscanbeexcitatoryorinhibitory.Excitatoryneurotransmittersincludeacetylcholi ne(Ach),epinephrine,andnorepinephrine.Inhibitoryneurotransmittersincludedopamine,somet ypesofserotonin,andGABA(gamma-aminobutyricacid). DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.159 2. HowdoesthedrugtolcaponerelievethesymptomsofParkinso...

This paper is a narrative analysis to exhibit how the Chamberlain University Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track prepares the graduate nurse to meet the university’s program outcomes (PO), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education (MSN Essentials), and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Core Competencies. This paper will identify and explain how I have reached each of th...

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a diazepam overdose. Which of the following medication should the nurse administer? Flumazenil A nurse is caring for a client who is febrile. To reduce the client’s fever, the nurse applies a cooling blanket. Which of the following findings indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the cooling? Shivering A nurse is planning care for a client who sustained a major burn over 20% of the body. Which of the following intervent...

1. A nurse is evaluating levels and functions of trauma centers. Which function is appropriately paired with the level of the trauma center? a. Level I-located within remote areas and provides advanced life support with resource capabilities b. Level II- located within community hospitals and provides care to most injured clients c. Level III- located in rural communities and provides only basic care to clients d. Level IV-located in large teaching hospitals and provides a full conti...

1. Which assessment data would prohibit the use of imagery with a client? 1. No previous history of using imagery techniques 2. States anxiety level of 6 on a 0–10 scale 3. Client feels reluctant to close eyes for the imagery session 4. Client has a history of psychosis 2. The nurse has determined that music therapy may be appropriate for use with a client. Which strategies should the nurse consider when choosing the music? Select all that apply. 1. Choose only music with wor...

What they are Developmental Milestones are checkpoints that give a broad timeline of when skills should develop in a child. Why they are important These milestones provide a general timeline that can provide early warning signs for cognitive and physical disabilities.

• Jacob, a 33-year-old construction worker, complains of a “lump on his back” over his scapula. It has been there for about a year and is getting larger. He says his wife has been able to squeeze out a cheesy-textured substance on occasion. He worries this may be cancer. When gently pinched from the side, a prominent dimple forms in the middle of the mass. What is most likely? A Sebaceous cyst • 8-year-old retired farmer comes to your office for evaluation of a skin lesion. On the rig...

1. Question : You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of a patient with hypothyroidism? Student Answer: Moist and smooth Moist and rough Dry and smooth Dry and rough Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments: ...

QUESTION CORRECT Answer Your Answer Stool that appears bloody, mucoid, or with pus, may indicate: Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease. Correct When performing a rectal exam, the examiner should: use a lubricated glove. use a lubricated glove. Correct Ecchymosis of the abdominal wall is usually seen in persons with: intraperitoneal hemorrhage. colorectal cancer. Incorrect A patient complains of an unpleasant abdominal fullness after a light meal. This complaint may be consistent with: diabetic...

Question 1. Question : Once a practice problem has been identified the next step would be to use the PICOT format to ask a question about the problem. PICOT stands for: Student Answer: P --population, I-- intervention, C-- Concepts, O--operational definitions, T –Time (Incorrect! Population, intervention, comparison, outcome and time) P—precision instrument, I—intervention, C—control, O—operational definitions, T—Time (Incorrect! Population, intervention, comparison, o...

• Jim is a 47-year-old man having difficulties with sexual function. He recently separated from his wife of 20 years. He reports early morning erections but otherwise cannot function. Which of the following is alikely cause for his problem? a) Abnormal hypogastric arterialcirculation b) Psychological issues c) Decreased testosterone levels d) Impaired neural innervations b) Psychological issues • A 12-year-old is brought to y...

Question 1 (2 points) When preparing to perform a physical examination on an infant, the examiner should: Question 1 options: have the parent remove all clothing except the diaper on a boy. instruct the parent to feed the infant immediately before the exam. encourage the infant to suck on a pacifier during the abdominal exam. ask the parent to briefly leave the room when assessing the infant’s vital signs. Save Question 2 (2 points) A patient’s laboratory da...