The nurse is instructing a pregnant patient on the importance of taking a folic acid supplement. Folic acid has been documented to decrease the occurrence of:
A) Trisomy 21
B) Fragile X
C) Down syndrome
D) Neural tube defects
Ans: D
Feedback: Research has shown that folic acid taken in the prescribed amount of 4.0 mg a day prior to conception and during the first 3 months of pregnancy reduces the occurrence of neural tube defects by 70%.
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a. hemochromatosis c. hepatotoxic sub-stances b. alcohol abuse d. hepatitis C
The nurse is taking a health history of an adolescent. Which best describes how the chief complaint should be determined?
a. Request a detailed listing of symptoms. b. Ask the adolescent, "Why did you come here today?" c. Interview the parent away from the adolescent to determine the chief complaint. d. Use what the adolescent says to determine, in correct medical terminology, what the problem is.
A male patient visits the infertility clinic for the results of his comprehensive exam. The exam indicated oligospermia. The patient asks the nurse which procedure would assist him and his wife to conceive
The nurse's best response is: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "You might want to consider adoption." 2. "An option you might consider is in vitro fertilization." 3. "Surrogacy might be your best option." 4. "Many couples utilize therapeutic husband insemination." 5. "The GIFT procedure has had much success."
Amelia is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. During the course of treatment, she is discontinued from an antidepressant medication
The advanced practice nurse working with Amelia knows that in some individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, discontinuation of antidepressants may lead to: a. complete remission of symptoms b. suppression of cortisol c. hypothyroidism d. mania