A young adult asks the nurse about the normal cholesterol level. The nurse tells the client that the total cholesterol level should be maintained at less than which value?
A. 140 mg/dL (<3.64 mmol/L)
B. 200 mg/dL (<5.2 mmol/L)
C. 250 mg/dL (<6.5 mmol/L)
D. 300 mg/dL (<7.8 mmol/L)
Ans: B. 200 mg/dL (<5.2 mmol/L)
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A patient with skin lesions due to a viral infection has been prescribed a topical antiviral agent. When teaching the patient about this therapy, which of the following would the nurse emphasize?
A) The drug will not prevent the spread of the disease to others. B) Topical drugs should be applied using the hand, not a finger cot or gloves. C) All lesions should be left open and not covered in any way. D) Sexual contact when lesions are present is permissible if barrier methods are used.
With inspection of the mouth and buccal mucosa, Stensen's duct can be seen on the:
A. Underside of the tongue B. Buccal mucosa opposite the lower molars C. Buccal mucosa opposite the upper molars D. Soft palate
The nurse is preparing a liquid medication. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Pour the liquid medication toward the label. b. Draw the liquid quickly into a syringe. c. Place the medication cup on a flat surface at eye level. d. Measure the poured liquid to the top of the meniscus.
The nurse is documenting administration of a medication that is given at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM. The medication that the nurse is documenting is:
1. Morphine sulfate 10 mg q4h prn 2. Inderal 10 mg PO bid 3. Diazepam 5 mg PO tid 4. Keflex 500 mg PO q8h