A patient prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) develops anxiety, diaphoresis, confusion, tremors, restlessness, and a heart rate of 114 per minute. What adverse effect do you recognize?
a. Allergic reaction
b. Angioedema
c. Serotonin syndrome
d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
ANS: C
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A) The rectus femoris B) The same site C) The deltoid D) The left ventrogluteal
During childbirth education, a woman should be advised that she may have a sudden gush of fluid from the vagina as she approaches her expected delivery date. Which statement best explains this event?
a. The fluid, often called bloody show, is caused by the expulsion of a protective mucous plug from the cervix. b. This loss of fluid is usually related to overexertion during the sudden burst of energy that often occurs shortly before labor begins. c. Rupture of amniotic membranes allows the amniotic fluid to flow from the uterus through the vagina. d. The passage of fluid eliminates excess water in preparation for the process of labor.
In a leadership training class, which statement by a participant indicates that learning has been successful?
1. "Relationship building is essential to be successful in leadership." 2. "Leadership means I do can delegate tasks I do not want to do." 3. "If I am to be successful in leadership, I should make sure no followers are friends." 4. "Most people will not be able to tell I am disinterested, if I act interested in them."
At admission, the nurse learns that some time ago the client had an infarct in the right motor cor-tex. During assessment, the nurse would expect to find that:
1. Motor activity on the right side of the body is impaired 2. Motor activity on the left side of the body is impaired 3. The client has impaired reasoning and planning skills 4. The client demonstrated motor aphasia