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A male patient with a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is in the clinic to discuss with the nurse the possibility of self-administration of glatiramer. During the patient education session for self-administration, the nurse will emphasize Response Feedback: Since administration of glatiramer is by subcutaneous injection only, the nurse will teach the patient to rotate injection sites. Appropriate sites for the patient would include the thigh, stomach, and upper arm. ...

A with high-fat meals. . B with high-protein meals. . C on an empty stomach. . D with orange juice. . 1 points QUESTION 25 1. A nurse is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man. Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to A decrease the drug dosage if initial symptoms of nephrotoxicity appear. . B eat light meals every day. . C take...

These drugs have a potential for abuse, but the potential is lower than for drugs on Schedule 2. These drugs contain a combination of controlled and noncontrolled substances. Use of these drugs can cause a moderate to low physiologic dependence and a higher psychological dependence. A verbal order can be given to the pharmacy and the prescription can be refilled up to five times within 6 months. Examples include certain narcotics (codeine) and nonbarbiturate sedatives. This is scheduled drug ...

56. The police arrive at the emergency department with a client who has lacerated both wrists. What is the initial nursing action? 1. Administer an antianxiety agent. 2. Examine and treat the wound sites. 3. Secure and record a detailed history. 4. Encourage and assist the client to ventilate feelings. 2. Examine and treat the wound sites. 57. A moderately depressed client who was hospitalized 2 days ago suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to ...

5. APA requires that font size to be 14 points: a. True b. False 6. When there are six or more authors in an in-text citation, use only the last name of the first author followed by et al. and the year of publication. a. True b. False 7. Which of the following is the correct example of a running head? a. Running head: APA MADE EASY b. Running Head: APA Made Easy c. RUNNING HEAD: APA MADE EASY d. Running Head: APA MADE EASY 8. Where should page numbers appear on an APA document? a. ...

A nursing student is reading a study with an experimental research design. Which one of the following is a necessary requirement for experimental designs? Attrition Convenience sample Manipulation of the independent variable Comparison of naturally occurring groups A nursing student is planning to conduct a review of the literature for a research study. One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature is to: discover an instrument ...

14. Why is the consistency of taking paroxetine (Paxil) and never running out of medication more important than with most other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? 1. It has a shorter half-life and withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset without taper. 2. It has the longest half-life and the withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset. 3. It is quasi-addictive in the dopaminergic reward system. 4. It is the most activating of SSRI medications and will cause the person to have sudden d...

15. Henry is 82 years old and takes two aspirin every morning to treat the arthritis pain in his back. He states the aspirin helps him to “get going” each day. Lately he has had some heartburn from the aspirin. After ruling out an acute GI bleed, what would be an appropriate course of treatment for Henry? A. Add an H2 blocker such as ranitidine to his therapy B. Discontinue the aspirin and switch him to Vicodin for the pain C. Decrease the aspirin dose to one tablet daily D. Have Henry t...

What lobe of the cerebrum controls our consciousness, intelligence and conscious movement of muscles? Selected Answer: D. Frontal lobe • Question 17 1 out of 1 points What blood vessel carries blood back to the heart? Selected Answer: D. Vein • Question 18 1 out of 1 points What organ will produce estrogen and progesterone in the female reproductive system? Selected Answer: B. Ovary • Question 19 1 out of 1 points What is NOT true of the male reproductive system? S...

BIO 202 Chapter 7 test Review. Bones and Skeletal System