The nurse is preparing to administer the corneal light reflex test. Which does the test assess in the patient?
1) Peripheral vision
2) Visual acuity
3) Parallel alignment and ocular muscles
4) Trigeminal nerve
ANS: 3
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Which classification of drugs would the nurse refuse to administer to a pregnant patient?
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