A patient is suspected of having adrenal insufficiency. Which hormone is administered to diagnose Addison's disease?
A) Corticotropin (ACTH)
B) Somatotropin (Humatrope)
C) Ocetreotide (Sandostatin)
D) Leuprolide (Lupron)
A
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A patient is taking flurazepam (Dalmane)
three to four nights a week for sleeplessness. She is concerned that she cannot get to sleep without taking the medication. What nonpharmacologic measures should the nurse suggest to promote sleep for this patient? a. Providing a quiet environment b. Exercising before bedtime to become tired c. Consuming heavy meals in the evening to promote sleepiness d. Drinking hot tea or coffee just before bedtime
Which stage of career development does a nursing student who is finishing the last semester of
school illustrate? A) Commitment B) Learning C) Entry D) Consolidation
The major criterion in assessing the adequacy of a sample in a quantitative study is the degree to which it represents the characteristics of interest in the population
A) True B) False