Which problem is the main adverse effect of epoprostenol (Flolan)?
a. Impotence
b. Prolonged bleeding
c. Severe hypertension
d. Congestive heart failure
ANS: B
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During patient education, the nurse explains that the type of individual who can have a chromosomal abnormality without any disability but can cause his offspring to receive chromosomal alterations and disability is the parent with: 1. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal inversions. 2. Mosaicism. 3. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal balanced translocations. 4. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal deletions.
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A) a low residue diet with high protein and calorie supplements. B) intermittent enteral feedings. C) continuous enteral feedings. D) total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
The nurse delivers the smallest size droplet for inhalation of medication. When documenting this action, which term will the nurse use?
1. Aerosolization 2. Atomization 3. Nebulization 4. Humidification
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute chest pain that is rated as a 9 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Based on this data, which medication does the nurse plan to administer?
A) Acetaminophen B) Morphine C) Ibuprofen D) Naproxen