Which factor in a patient's medical history is most likely to prolong the half-life of certain drugs?
1) Heart disease
2) Liver disease
3) Rheumatoid arthritis
4) Tobacco use
ANS: 2
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The public health nurse notes that certain diseases and health problems are becoming more prevalent in countries that previously had few issues. What should the nurse consider as reasons for this change? (Select all that apply.)
1. Health coverage for the disease has changed 2. People have visited countries with the disease 3. Reduced numbers of providers who treat the disease 4. People have moved into the country with the disease 5. People are living longer in the country with the disease
For which client experiencing incontinence should the nurse plan an alternative to bladder training?
A. 70-year-old man who is confused B. 70-year-old woman with diabetes C. 45-year-old man with early-stage renal failure D. 45-year-old woman with early menopause
A patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia is interested in alternative and complementary therapies to treat the disorder
The nurse suggests the patient examine which types of therapy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Acupuncture 2. Reflexology 3. Prescription antidepressants 4. Electrical stimulation 5. Prayer
The nurse is concerned that a client is not aware of being in the hospital. For what aspects of the sensory process should the nurse assess the client?
1. Speech 2. Stimuli 3. Receptor 4. Perception 5. Impulse conduction