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Questions in medicine

[Done] During the intravenous (IV) administration of a chemotherapeutic vesicant drug, the nurse observes that there is a lack of blood return from the IV catheter. What should the nurse do first? A. Stop the administration of the drug. B. Irrigate the catheter with normal saline. C. Continue to administer the drug and assess for edema at the IV site. D. Reposition the client's arm and continue with administration of the drug.

[Done] Which data would the nurse collect for a patient who reports frequent nosebleeds? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. * Take blood pressure * Ask about 'snorting' illicit drugs * Observe for bruising or ecchymosis * Observe for signs of trauma to the nose * Check oxygen saturation with pulse oximeter * Ask about personal or family history of blood disorders

[Done] Patients should avoid taking which item when they're also taking an antidepressant? A. Alcohol B. Fruit juices C. Naproxen D. Simvastatin

[Done] Delays in which category may qualify a child for services under developmental delay? A. Social/emotional B. Communication C. Physical D. All of the above

[Done] Which response would the nurse use first for the patient problem of "Limited coping ability due to emotional lability" for a patient with Cushing syndrome? A. "What would you identify as your main strengths?" B. "How do you feel today? You seem more relaxed." C. "Do you feel ready to learn some relaxation techniques?" D. "Would you like to discuss how Cushing syndrome affects mood?"

[Done] Describe an example situation in which a doctor would order an MRI of a patient's head.

[Done] How did Gorski break up the relapse model of recovery? A. spiritual and multicultural domains of functioning B. environmental and social domains of function C. psychological and social domains of functioning D. psychological and spiritual domains of functioning

[Done] Exactly when fluid intelligence begins to decrease is an object of some debate in the academic literature. Some date it from the late 20s, others somewhat later, around the mid 40s. There are of course differences between individual persons. Assuming Jim is in his late 50s, what kind of cognitive information will he likely process in slower fashion that when he was 20? A. recognizing familiar faces B. servicing his old lawnmower C. knowledge of gardening

[Done] A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following medications is prescribed to treat hypercholesterolemia? A. Losartan B. Furosemide C. Simvastatin D. Nitroglycerin

[Done] How is an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) different from an Individualized Education Program [IEP]? A. There is no difference; IFSP is the same as IEP B. An IFSP is developed for children between 5 and 21 years of age and is focused on helping the facility enhance a child's development C. An IFSP is developed for children between birth and 3 years old and focuses on helping the family facilitate a child's development D. An IFSP is required for children with more severe disabilities E. An IFSP is designed for teachers, while an IEP is written for families.