A "designer" psychoactive substance that can cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease is
A. LSD
B. LAAM
C. PVP
D. MDMA
Answer: D. MDMA
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A) Bradycardia B) Temperature greater than 100.5°F C) Increase in diastolic blood pressure D) Personality changes
A mother has brought her 10-year-old to the emergency department (ED). The mother tells the triage nurse that the boy was stung by a bee about an hour ago
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The nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing acute renal transplant rejection. Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to find after the child receives the first dose of Muromonab-CD3?
A) Fever with chills, chest tightness B) Cough, hyperkalemia C) Photosensitivity, GI upset D) Urinary retention, decreased appetite
The client is being admitted to the birthing unit. As the nurse begins the assessment, the client's partner asks why the fetus's heart rate will be monitored
After the nurse explains, which statement by the partner indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "The fetus's heart rate will vary between 110 and 160." 2. "The heart rate is monitored to see whether the fetus is tolerating labor." 3. "By listening to the heart, we can tell the gender of the fetus." 4. "After listening to the heart rate, you will contact the midwife."