Before administering an intramuscular injection, the nurse should first check to see whether the patient is taking

1. Aspirin.
2. Acetaminophen.
3. Ginseng.
4. All of the above.


ANS: 4

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Considering the goals of Healthy People 2020, which programs would a faith community nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.)

a. Regular blood pressure screenings b. Healthy nutrition counseling c. Lead screening program d. Grief support group e. Smoking cessation program

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On a prescription, the instruction "let it be labeled" is commonly abbreviated ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. Decreased cortisol secretion b. Decreased thyroxine c. Immunodepression d. Increased catecholamine secretion e. Hypercoagulation of the blood f. Free-radical damage

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