Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a patient with Parkinson's disease
The nurse informs the patient that which common adverse effects can occur with this medication?
a. Drowsiness, headache, weight loss
b. Dizziness, insomnia, nausea
c. Peripheral edema, fatigue, syncope
d. Heart palpitations, hypotension, urinary retention
ANS: D
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a. cancer. b. cirrhosis. c. coronary heart disease. d. subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Law that defines a person's rights and obligations in relation to the government and describes the various divisions of government and their powers refers to:
a. criminal law. c. common law. b. misdemeanors. d. public law.
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a 61-year-old man scheduled for an abdominal-perineal resection. Which information will the nurse include?
a. Another surgery in 8 to 12 weeks will be used to create an ileal-anal reservoir. b. The patient will begin sitting in a chair at the bedside on the first postoperative day. c. The patient will drink polyethylene glycol lavage solution (GoLYTELY) preoperatively. d. IV antibiotics will be started at least 24 hours before surgery to reduce the bowel bacteria.
The nurse is completing a spiritual assessment with a middle-aged client. What should the nurse recognize as expected characteristics of moral development in this client?
1. Uses religion for comfort 2. Seeks religious explanations for death 3. Compares characteristics of various religions 4. Questions the purpose of religion in one's life 5. Relies upon spiritual beliefs to help with illness