True or False? Alzheimer's disease is a leading cause of paralysis and other neurological disabilities
A) True
B) False
B
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While visiting a friend who has recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor, the LPN notes the patient is receiving IV mannitol (Osmitrol). Which of the following will the nurse conclude based on the provision of this medication?
A. The medication is being given to increase sedation in preparation for brain surgery. B. The client is at increased risk for liver dysfunction due to this medication. C. The client may experience hypertension while on this medication. D. The medication is being given to decrease swelling in the brain caused by the tumor.
An older adult client with rheumatoid arthritis has been taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the past 5 years. While waiting to see the rheumatologist, she tells the nurse that she thinks she may be developing an ulcer. Why does the nurse regard this information as important to report to the treating health care practitioner?
a. Older adults are particularly susceptible to side effects from NSAIDs, and any signs or symptoms of GI bleeding need to be reported without delay. b. The client may be attention seeking, and her medication may need to be reevaluated based on actual symptoms. c. The client may not be taking the medication as prescribed d. The client may be experiencing delusions.
Select the prefix that means "excessive or abnormally high."
A) hypo- B) heter- C) hyper- D) homo-
________ is an inflammatory disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word