To decrease osteoporosis, a nurse explains that women can benefit from _____ for 15 years after the onset of menopause
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
estrogen
A program of oral estrogen replacement therapy can decrease the occurrence of osteoporosis.
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A nurse assessing a patient 1 day after a subtotal thyroidectomy notes that the patient's color is poor, the pulse and respirations are rapid, and the patient feels warm to the touch. The patient says that she feels frightened
What is the best initial implementation by the nurse? a. Tell her that there is nothing to be afraid of and stay to calm her. b. Ask her if she would like pain medication. c. Call the charge nurse; these are signs of a thyroid storm. d. Get a tracheostomy set at the bedside.
Ranitidine (Zantac) is prescribed for a client with a gastric ulcer. The statement that best indicates to the nurse that the client understands the action of this drug is
a. "I will take this medication at bedtime to relieve pain." b. "Ranitidine will activate protective mucous barriers." c. "Stomach acids are neutralized by this medication." d. "This drug reduces the acid in my stomach."
After teaching a group of nursing students about the neurobiologic theories of depression, the instructor determines the need for additional teaching when the students identify which neurotransmitter as playing a role?
A) Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) B) Norepinephrine C) Serotonin D) Dopamine
The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for college students. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?
a. Living in the dorm increases ones risk of developing meningococcal disease. b. The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low. c. There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks. d. A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.