What factors are considered when determining which seizure medication a patient should
take?
What will be an ideal response?
The choice of which drug to prescribe and at what dosage depends on many different factors,
including the type of seizures; the patient's medical history and the presence of other conditions; the
person's lifestyle and age; and, for a woman, the likelihood that she will become pregnant. For some
patients, effective control may require therapy with more than one agent.
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An accurate description of anemia is
a. Increased blood viscosity b. Depressed hematopoietic system c. Presence of abnormal hemoglobin d. Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
A common complaint during pregnancy is heartburn. As the clinic nurse, what should be recommended to decrease the discomfort of heartburn?
A) Eat small, frequent meals. B) Drink warm liquids with the meals. C) Eat easily digested carbohydrates. D) Drink liquids immediately before meals.
When teaching a woman how to perform Kegel exercises, the nurse explains that these exercises are designed to strengthen which muscles?
A) Gluteus B) Lower abdominal C) Pelvic floor D) Diaphragmatic
A primary function of progesterone during pregnancy is to:
a. enhance glandular secretions. b. maintain the corpus luteum. c. increase uterine contractility. d. decrease endometrial blood supply.