A patient has been taking ibuprofen (Advil) twice daily for 2 weeks after an ankle injury. The patient calls her health care provider and states she is bothered by shortness of breath and rapid breathing
What will the patient's health care provider suspect?
A) The patient is having an anxiety attack.
B) The patient is having a hypersensitivity reaction.
C) The patient is experiencing hypoglycemia.
D) The patient is suffering from a myocardial infarction.
B
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Based on census data and predictions about changes in the U.S. population, which of the following is a true statement?
a. The population of the United States will probably become younger and more assimilated b. The population of the United States will become more diverse and older c. The number of Asians living in the United States will decrease d. The percentage of blacks living in the United States will increase more than any other ethnic group
When developing community health programs targeting adult men, which of the following would the nurse need to integrate into the plan?
A) Improved quality of education programs available for men B) Increased use of health services by men as compared to women C) Limited male-specific research D) Increased awareness of men's health issues
What would be the nurse's best response if a patient calls the clinic and reports that he has had a persistent cough for 2 weeks and asks the nurse for a recommendation for a cough medicine?
A) "Look for dextromethorphan as an ingredient in any OTC cough preparation." B) "The doctor could order an antihistamine, which might dry up your secretions and stop the cough." C) "You should come to the clinic to be evaluated. A cough that lasts that long might be an indication of an underlying medical problem." D) "Drink a lot of fluids and take aspirin, which should reduce the irritation in your throat."
A 15-year-old who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes says she read on the Internet that diabetes is the leading cause of acquired blindness among Americans. She asks you if she will lose her sight
In addition to explaining that new treatment technologies are being worked on every day, which of the following would be the most appropriate response? A) Reassure her that only type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for blindness. B) Explain that almost all people with type 1 diabetes do experience some degree of vision loss. C) Tell her to expect that she will begin to lose her eyesight by the time she is 25. D) Tell her there is about a 50%chance that she will suffer some diabetes-related sight loss by the time she is 50.