A patient on a protease inhibitor is noted to have newly elevated plasma triglycerides and cholesterol. The provider will most likely recommend:
1. lovastatin.
2. simvastatin.
3. diet and exercise.
4. Pancrease.
Correct Answer: 3
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In collecting a health history from the patient with a connective tissue disease, the nurse will be certain to inquire about:
1. a family history of atherosclerosis. 2. the last time patient had his or her blood tested. 3. a history of a prior injury to that body part. 4. a family history of a fracture.
A newborn is suspected of developing persistent pulmonary hypertension. The nurse would expect to prepare the newborn for which of the following to confirm the suspicion?
A) Chest x-ray B) Blood cultures C) Echocardiogram D) Stool for occult blood
A nurse administers an IV antihypertensive medication, causing an immediate reduction in blood pressure. The baroreceptors respond by attempting to return blood pressure back to normal by accelerating the heart rate
Which term will the nurse use when documenting this phenomenon? 1. Reflex tachycardia 2. Ventricular tachycardia 3. Re-entry tachycardia 4. Supraventricular tachycardia
The nurse is caring for patients with ostomies. In which ostomy location will the nurse expect very liquid stool to be present?
a. Sigmoid b. Transverse c. Ascending d. Descending