Hypertensive African Americans are typically listed as not being as responsive to which drug groups?
1. ACE inhibitors
2. Calcium channel blockers
3. Diuretics
4. Bidil (hydralazine family of medications)
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Which of the following are the two leading causes of death among Native Americans?
a. Alcoholism and diabetes mellitus b. Suicide and homicide c. AIDS d. Alcoholism and tuberculosis
The nurse is assigned to the Risk Management Team. Which events would be addressed by this team? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A client's hand is injured during an arterial blood gas draw. 2. A client's family is dissatisfied with the breakfast just served. 3. A client leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA). 4. A client claims he is not ready to be discharged. 5. The family does not want a client to be transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).
A patient has decrease mobility in all joints. Because of the lack of mobility, the nurse expects the health care provider to order what medication to prevent venous thromboembolisms that will reduce the side effect of hemorrhage?
a. Oral anticoagulant b. Aspirin c. Low-molecular-weight heparin d. Unfractionated heparin
An adult client is experiencing chronic insomnia related to a recent divorce and child custody proceedings
The client is requesting a renewable prescription for "sleeping pills." The nurse knows that which of the following interventions listed below will provide the most beneficial treatment for this client? A) Sedatives and hypnotic drugs will not provide safe relief of the client's health problem. B) The client is suffering from primary insomnia. C) Melatonin supplements will be the safest and most effective long-term pharmacological treatment. D) Behavioral therapies and education regarding sleep hygiene will provide assistance for the client.