A spouse is concerned that a patient with memory loss is experiencing dementia. What other indicator described by the spouse would indicate the need for further evaluation for dementia?

1. Pain
2. Insomnia
3. Depression
4. Personality changes


4. Personality changes

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Which is a factor that contributes to the extent of an allergic response to an allergen?

a. The integrity of the skin b. The time of year in which one is exposed c. The amount of exposure d. Exposure to one's clothing

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The nurse determines that a patient is experiencing the therapeutic effect of a continuous heparin drip if which of the following is noted?

a. The patient's INR is 3. b. The patient's PT is 12 seconds. c. The patient's PTT is 65 seconds. d. The patient's platelets are 90,000/mm3.

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Lansoprazole (Prevacid) acts by suppressing gastric acid secretion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Evidence-based practice information is a most useful resource for the development of:

a. The mission statement b. Policies and procedures c. An evaluation process d. An environmental analysis

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