Adderall has a high potential for ________; if prescribed for long periods, a drug dependency may occur.
A. side effects
B. tolerance
C. abuse
D. idiosyncrasy
Answer: C
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A. Cold stress B. Hypoglycemia C. Intrauterine growth restriction D. Large for gestational age E. Polycythemia
The nurse is caring for a young client who has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and a very low CD4+ cell count. The nurse is teaching the client how to avoid infection at home
Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed? a. "I will let my sister clean my pet iguana's cage from now on." b. "My brother will change the kitty litter box from now on." c. "It will seem funny but I'll run my tooth-brush through the dishwasher." d. "I will not drink juice that has been sitting out for longer than an hour."
The nurse manager wants to use evidence-based recommendations to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. In order to effectively gather evidence to guide practice, what is the critical first step?
a. Develop the clinical question. b. Identify the databases to be used. c. Appraise the evidence. d. Integrate available evidence with unit expertise.
A nurse is concerned about the safety of a suicidal child and wants to be prepared for the use of physical restraints if necessary. The nurse should
1. obtain a physician's order,and followthe institution's policy for use of restraints. 2. apply the restraints,and then obtain aphysician's order later. 3. apply the restraints if parentalpermission is obtained. 4. ask for the child's permission beforeapplying the restraints.