Long-term dosing of which of the following substances may result in the patient experiencing weight gain, edema, hypertension and a failure of wounds to heal properly?
A. somatropin
B. insulin
C. corticosteroids
D. epinephrine
Answer: C
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a. Critical thinking is important to the nurse primarily during the assessment phase. b. Critical thinking is important to the nurse primarily during the evaluation phase. c. The nurse must use critical thinking in every component of the nursing process. d. The nursing process is primarily linear.
What is a strategy used to minimize scarring with burn injury in a child?
a. Applying of drying agents on skin b. Use of loose-fitting garments over healing areas c. Limitation of period without pressure to areas of scarring d. Immobilization of extremities while healing is occurring
In a patient diagnosed with a frontal lobe tumor, what should the nurse identify as being an appropriate expected outcome? See the accompanying box for the manifestations of a frontal lobe tumor
1. uses alternative techniques for communication 2. can fully verbalize plans for rehabilitation 3. regains ability to comprehend verbal and written language 4. expresses understanding that aphasia is permanent
The first regulations to protect human subjects in medical research studies were proposed by the ____________ in 1973
a. American Medical Association b. U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare c. U.S. Food and Drug Administration d. Association of American Universities