Jim presents with complaints of "heartburn" that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-step therapy would be:
1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day
2. Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day
3. Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day
4. Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day
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A. Frontal lobe.
B. Occipital.
C. Parietal.
D. Temporal.
What type of validity is demonstrated by examining the extent to which a passing grade in a nursing course is correlated with passing the registered nurse licensure examination?
a. Content validity b. Construct validity c. Predictive validity d. Concurrent validity
The nurse reviews information about a drug and notes the initials "USP" after the drug's official name. The nurse understands that this designation indicates the drug
a. is a controlled substance. b. is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). c. is available in generic form. d. meets quality and safety standards.
An elderly patient with hip pain tells a nurse that continuous heat has been the most effective means of relieving pain. After confirming that the patient has an order for heat therapy, the nurse correctly selects which method for the patient?
1. Hot-water bottle 2. Warming blanket 3. Heating pad 4. Aquathermia K-pad