A leading cause of hyperkalemia is severe renal failure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A nurse's colleague states, "Older people who live in the country are a lot healthier than city folk." Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "The differences aren't large, but rural adults do have better health outcomes than do city dwellers." B) "But chronic conditions are more common among rural adults." C) "Overall, yes. Higher levels of family support translate into longer average life spans for rural adults." D) "Unfortunately, no. And this is mostly attributable to the problem of homelessness."
Drugs, such as thalidomide, that produce birth defects are known as ________.
A. mutagens B. allergens C. teratogens D. carcinogens
When might a patient's medication schedule need to be adjusted?
A. when the patient requests that medications be given earlier than usual B. when a medication must be taken at a specific time relative to meals (before or after) C. when the patient is asleep when one of the doses is scheduled for administration D. medication schedules should never be adjusted
Which form of cancer is linked to congenital malformation syndromes?
a. Wilms tumor b. Retinoblastoma c. Osteosarcoma d. Rhabdomyosarcoma