Aspirin reduces fever by
A. enhancing the effect of endorphins
B. stimulating morphine-sensitive receptors
C. blocking the effect of prostaglandins in the hypothalamus
D. blocking the effect of prostaglandins in the medulla
Answer: C. blocking the effect of prostaglandins in the hypothalamus
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A) Ineffective Renal Tissue Perfusion B) Excess Fluid Volume C) Risk for Altered Cardiac Perfusion D) Risk for Infection
What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?
A. Functional decline is synonymous with advanced age. B. Some individuals die of "old age" but have maintained an active and healthy lifestyle. C. Instrumental activities of daily living are preserved longer than activities of daily living. D. It is always possible to prevent functional deterioration.
What activity would most likely promote a positive feeling of well-being in a graduate nurse about 6 months after employment?
a. Have a group of staff nurses over for a party. b. Participate in hospital-sponsored programs for community health. c. Spend some time with an old friend who is in the middle of a divorce. d. Get involved in a new hobby and attend social gatherings to meet new people.
The risk of regurgitation is greatest with:
a. Naso-intestinal tubes b. PEG tubes c. Jejunostomy tubes d. Gastrostomy tubes