Which class of antihypertensive drugs has a higher incidence of side effects?
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
b. Calcium channel blockers
c. Alpha-beta blockers
d. Direct vasodilators
D
Direct vasodilators and centrally acting drugs have higher incidences of side effects.
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Which illustrates the proper method to conduct a musculoskeletal examination?
a. Examine the painful body part first. b. Examine the musculoskeletal system in a head-to-toe, proximal-to-distal manner. c. Manipulate each joint through its full anatomic range of motion even if pain occurs. d. Always conduct the examination first thing in the morning.
What purpose in a research study does the initial review of the literature hold for the reviewer?
A) To raise more questions about the topic B) To help the researcher develop a strong knowledge base C) To describe how others define the subject D) To develop preconceived ideas about the topic
A client returns to his room following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following assessments, if made by the nurse, would justify calling the health care provider?
1. Absence of pulse distal to the catheter insertion site 2. Pain at the site of the catheter insertion 3. Drainage on the dressing covering the catheter insertion site 4. Redness at the catheter insertion site
You are having trouble examining the abdomen of a school-aged child due to ticklishness. What should you do?
A) Have the child press on your hand. B) Have the parent insist that the child allow you to examine her. C) Ask the parent to leave the room. D) Make the child realize that this is part of the examination and must be done.