A child with asthma will be receiving an oral dose of prednisone. The order reads: Prednisone 2 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 50 pounds. How many mg will the child receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.) Write in your

What will be an ideal response?


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A 32-year-old woman who takes oral contraceptives is to undergo surgery and as a result will be on bed rest for 48 hours. The patient may be at an increased risk of developing:

A) Deep vein thrombosis B) Intermittent claudication C) Raynaud's disease D) Thoracic aneurysm

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The Theory of Chronic Sorrow is an example of what type of theory?

A. grand B. borrowed C. middle-range D. practice

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A patient reports to the clinic with complaints of nervousness, weight changes, and a general feeling of ill health. History reveals that the patient recently took a demanding new job that requires frequent air travel across the country

The nurse recognizes which risk factors for endocrine disturbance? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Probable exposure to unfamiliar infection pathogens 2. Psychological stress from the new job 3. Physiological stress of travel 4. Disruption of circadian rhythms 5. Ingestion of unfamiliar foods and beverages

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In addition to bone, muscle, and fat, which of the following organs is particularly responsive to the effects of somatotropin?

A. Stomach B. Spleen C. Liver D. Lymph nodes

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