Adults must show childhood onset of symptoms to receive a diagnosis of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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1. Headache, hematuria, and vertigo 2. Foul-smelling urine, elevated blood pressure, and hematuria 3. Urgency, dysuria, and fever 4. Severe flank pain, nausea, and headache
The campus nurse at a university is assessing a 21-year-old student who presents with a severe nosebleed. The site of bleeding appears to be the anterior portion of the nasal septum
The nurse instructs the student to tilt her head forward and the nurse applies pressure to the nose, but the student's nose continues to bleed. Which intervention should the nurse next implement? A) Apply ice to the bridge of her nose B) Lay the patient down on a cot C) Arrange for transfer to the local ED D) Insert a tampon in the affected nare
When educating a patient about glargine (Lantus), the nurse should explain that this medication
A) has a rapid onset and peaks in about 5 minutes after injection, so he will need to eat food immediately after injection. B) will have a peak effect within 30 minutes, so it can be taken after a meal. C) is a combination with short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin, so it is safe to take anytime throughout the day. D) has a prolonged absorption rate and provides a relatively constant concentration for 12 to 24 hours.
The physician has ordered a tricyclic antidepressant for a client with biological depression. The nurse expects to find which medications to be ordered for the client?
1. Amitriptyline (Elavil) 2. Citalopram (Celexa) 3. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) 4. Fluoxetine (Prozac)