Pain is often untreated or undertreated; when this occurs, chronic pain may result. What can be the outcome?
A) Chronic sensitization syndrome
B) Peripheral sensitization syndrome
C) Complex regional pain syndrome
D) Fibromyalgia pain syndrome
C
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A client asks a nurse to explain the difference between complementary and alternative medicine. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "Alternative medicine is more radical than complementary medicine." B) "Complementary therapies partner alternative approaches with traditional medical practice." C) "Complementary medicine disregards traditional medical approaches." D) "Alternative and complementary medicine mean the same thing."
Which statement is accurate regarding the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)?
1. It publishes a consumer newsletter regarding medication errors. 2. It is a governmental agency. 3. It accepts reports from anyone for a nominal fee. 4. It only accepts reports from health care professionals.
The father of genetics is
a. Charles Darwin b. Gregor Mendel c. James Watson d. Francis Galton
The nurse has administered an anxiolytic as a preoperative medication to the patient going to surgery. Which of the following is the best next step?
a. Waste any unused medication according to policy. b. Notify the operating suite that the medication has been given. c. Instruct the patient to call for help to go to the restroom. d. Ask the patient to sign the consent for surgery.