A 20-year-old woman is seen in the clinic because her boyfriend was found to have gonorrhea. Which of the following is the treatment of choice for gonorrhea?
a. Ceftriaxone c. Acyclovir
b. Doxycycline d. Metronidazole
ANS: A
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a. Risk b. Actual c. Health-promotion d. Medical diagnosis
What should the nurse be aware is the best prevention of immobility-related disorders?
a. Dietary supplements b. Fluids c. Adequate fiber d. Exercise
A type 2 diabetic patient is admitted to the hospital with a gastrointestinal illness and a blood glucose of 480 mg/dL. After stabilizing the patient, what action by the nurse is best?
a. Educate the patient on safe food handling. b. Ask if the patient took the diabetic medi-cation. c. Teach the patient ways to avoid dehydra-tion d. Delegate frequent blood sugars to the aide.
Nitrates are especially helpful for patients with angina who also have:
1. Heart failure 2. Hypertension 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2