A woman is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. For which of the following would you anticipate beginning preparation?
A) Bed rest for the next 4 weeks
B) Intravenous administration of a tocolytic
C) Immediate surgery
D) Internal uterine monitoring
C
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A patient has a new order for carbamazepine (Tegretol). What does the nurse know is a contraindication to administration of carbamazepine?
A) Bone marrow depression B) Bipolar disorder C) Allergy to sulfonamides D) Diabetes
The health care provider is considering contraception options for an obese patient. The patient asks if she can use Ortho Evra. Which is the most appropriate response by the health care provid-er?
a. Yes; the medication is not affected by the patient's body weight. b. Yes, as long as the patient maintains her body weight at a consistent level while on the medication. c. No; the medication is less effective in women weighing more than 198 pounds. d. No; the medication is less effective in women weighing more than 150 pounds.
A researcher locates twelve research studies that all examine the effect of a different cognitive-behavioral strategy for decreasing pain—hypnosis, distraction, focusing, music therapy, and so forth
Why would these twelve studies make a poor meta-analysis? a. Cognitive-behavioral interventions are not a suitable focus for all patients, and consequently should not be studied. b. Twelve studies would be too many for synthesis of any kind. c. Secondary analyses of pooled data are not used for meta-analysis on pain, because of interindividual differences in perception. d. The result, if statistically significant, will produce a general recommendation, "If in pain, do something cognitive-behavioral," which is meaningless.
During pregnancy, most nutritional needs can be consumed in adequate amounts through the diet. What nutrient is the exception to this statement?
A) Iron B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Vitamin D