When administering anticholinesterase drugs, what assessment finding would indicate the patient is experiencing a toxic effect of the medication?
A) Paralytic ileus
B) Abdominal distention
C) Hypertension
D) Muscle weakness
D
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The nurse assesses a patient suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A. Blood in the Foley catheter bag B. Slight oozing from an IV site C. Spontaneous nosebleed D. Tachycardia E. Widespread bruising
If the coefficient alpha for a stress scale was computed to be 0.80, the scale would be:
A) Of less acceptable reliability than a scale with an alpha of 0.50 B) A valid indicator of stress C) Of indeterminate reliability until the scale's test–retest reliability was assessed D) Of acceptably high reliability
Which drug acts by blocking leukotrienes, thus reducing inflammation in the lungs?
a. albuterol (proventil) b. cromolyn (intal) c. theophylline (exixophyllin) d. montelukast (singular)
The concentration of sodium in the cells of the body is approximately:
A. 0.225%. B. 0.9%. C. 0.45%. D. 9.0%.