When alcohol is taken with sulfonylureas such as glimepiride, glipizide, or glyburide some patients experience:
A. dec the absorption of sulfonylureas
B. a disulfiram-like reaction
C. increases the risk for lactic acidosis
D. increases the absorption of sulfonylureas
Ans: B. a disulfiram-like reaction
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The nurse anticipates spermatogenesis will:
A) occur when spermatids stored in the prostate gland are transformed into sperm. B) occur only if the temperature in the testes is 3F higher than body temperature. C) produce sperm that contain 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs. D) begin at puberty under the influence of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
A client diagnosed with severe arthritis tells the nurse that she always has some degree of pain. Which of the following could explain this client's poor pain management? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client does not appear to be in pain. 2. Client does not report pain. 3. Client cannot afford pain medication. 4. Client is fearful of becoming addicted to pain medication. 5. Client believes pain medication means the condition is worse. 6. Client has a high pain tolerance.
As part of a functional assessment, a nurse is assessing an older adult's ADLs and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). What piece of assessment data would most likely be considered an IADL rather than an ADL?
A) The older adult is able to ambulate to and from the bathroom at home. B) The older adult can feed herself independently. C) The older adult can dress in the morning without assistance. D) The older adult is able to clean and maintain her own apartment.
A nurse has consulted a clinical practice guideline addressing the prevention of foot complications among patients with diabetes. Which of the following considerations should the nurse prioritize when appraising the guideline?
A) The authors' affiliations and qualifications B) Validity and reliability of the recommendations C) Clinical applicability of the recommendations D) The nature and reputation of the sponsoring body