Delbert has cerebral palsy and experiences painful muscle contractions. What peripherally-acting muscle relaxant may help him?
A) dantrolene
B) rocuronium
C) diazepam
D) methocarbamol
A
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A. depression B. social phobia C. obsessive-compulsive disorder D. schizophrenia
Upon admission an 85-year-old client reports taking alendronate sodium (Fosamax) once weekly but states, "I can't remember why I take that one; I just know I take it on Monday." The best response by the nurse would be:
A. "Ok, I'll ask the pharmacy to give you some literature on that medication." B. "Oh heavens, who can keep track of all the medications people take nowadays." C. "That sounds like one of the new medications given for memory problems." D. "That medication helps strengthen your bones and prevent fractures."
Your client is a 28-year-old woman who is just getting started on resistance training. She asks you about strength and asks if she should be worried that the routine you have her doing, 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 70% 1RM, will make her bulk up. Which is the appropriate response?
A. Yes, this routine is designed to stimulate muscle hypertrophy so she should anticipate increased muscle size within about 4 weeks. B. Yes, this routine is designed to stimulate muscle hyperplasia, so she should anticipate increases muscle size within about 6 weeks. C. No, her low testosterone levels will limit muscle hypertrophy. D. There is no way to predict how her body will respond to this strength training routine.
All of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors can be changed EXCEPT
A. cholesterol levels. B. family history of CVD. C. obesity. D. cigarette smoking.