A patient has microcytic, hypochromic anemia. Which type of treatment or procedure does the healthcare professional discuss as a potential cure with the patient?
a. Cord blood transplantation
b. Scheduled infusion of gamma globulins
c. Massive blood transfusions
d. Repeated injections of Rho-GAM
Answer: a. Cord blood transplantation
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A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse. If the pulse is difficult to feel and not palpable when only slight pressure is applied, the nurse should document this finding as a:
a. weak pulse. b. normal pulse. c. thready pulse. d. bounding pulse.
A prescriber orders treatment with streptokinase for a patient admitted to the emergency department with an evolving myocardial infarction. Which of the following represents an appro-priate action by the nurse?
a. If hypotension develops during streptokinase infusion, the rate of infusion should be increased. b. Because one third of patients receiving streptokinase develop fever, aspirin should be administered prophylactically. c. If the patient develops urticaria and flushing, the nurse should prepare for admin-istration of an antihistamine. d. Intramuscular injections should not be given while the streptokinase is infusing; however, subcutaneous injections may be given.
Based on Jean Miller's theoretic framework for community mental health, which of the following is a cost-effective function for nurses with advanced degrees?
A) Health teaching and medication administration B) Primary nursing, psychiatric home care, and case management C) Client education about his or her psychotropic medication D) Nurse therapist using individual, group, and family techniques
Cholesterol is considered to be a critical substrate for the body because of its importance in building all of the following except ________.
A. glucocorticoids B. androgens C. amino acids D. aldosterone