The underlying disorder of which anemia is a result of the defective secretion of the intrinsic factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12?
a. Microcytic
b. Pernicious
c. Hypochromic
d. Hemolytic
Ans: b. Pernicious
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A) living will. B) driver's license. C) marriage license. D) school record.
The nurse is conducting a quantitative research study. Quantitative research:
a. assumes that reality is fixed and stable. b. is based on an inductive approach. c. seeks to gain knowledge through observation. d. usually produces data in narrative format.
The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. What should the nurse do when administering this medication?
1. Use an infusion pump. 2. Administer with PVC tubing. 3. Use within 8 hours of reconstitution. 4. Allow the patient to get out of bed only with assistance.
Complete the following ECG criteria for monomorphic ventricular tachycardia:
Rhythm ________________________________________ Rate ________________________________________ P waves ________________________________________ PR interval ________________________________________ QRS duration ________________________________________ Fill in the blanks with correct word