In preparing an inservice about Parkinson's disease, the nurse describes which of the following drugs as the most effective treatment for patients with severe symptoms?
A. Amantadine
B. Carbidopa
C. Decarboxylase
D. Levodopa
Answer: D. Levodopa
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Which of the following measures would help limit the severity of the cardiomyopathy in this patient? A) A reduced dose B) A single large dose instead of multiple doses C) The use of dexrazoxane in conjunction with doxorubicin D) Meticulous monitoring during drug administration
Which of the following distribution curves demonstrates the least amount of variation in the scores?
a. The least amount of variation would be in the first curve. b. The least amount of variation would be in the second curve. c. The least amount of variation would be in the third curve. d. The amount of variation can't be defined by the curve.
The nurse is assessing a patient's risk for pressure ulcer development. Which factors should the nurse include in this assessment?
Select all that apply. 1. sensory perception 2. moisture 3. mobility 4. nutrition 5. social interaction
A woman with gestational diabetes has had little or no experience reading and interpreting glucose levels. She shows the nurse her readings for the past few days
Which one should the nurse tell her indicates a need for adjustment (insulin or sugar)? 1. 75 mg/dl before lunch; this is low, better eat now 2. 115 mg/dl 1 hour after lunch; this is a little high, maybe eat a little less next time 3. 115 mg/dl 2 hours after lunch; this is too high, time for insulin 4. 60 mg/dl just after waking up from a nap; this is too low, maybe eat a snack be-fore going to sleep