A 49-year-old painter who recently fractured his tibia worries about his finances because he can't work. To treat his anxiety, his physician prescribes buspirone (BuSpar), 5 mg by mouth three times per day. During buspirone therapy, the client should avoid which of the following drugs?
A. Beta-adrenergic blockers
B. Antineoplastic drugs
C. Antiparkinsonian drugs
D. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
Answer: D. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
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Which statement(s) regarding gestational diabetes would be true? (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse is assessing a patient who is complaining of joint pain and stiffness. Which assessment does not differentiate between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
A. Symmetry of joint effect B. Duration of joint stiffness C. Space between the bones D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
What is the most common location for an aneurysm?
a. Abdominal aorta b. Thoracic aorta c. Femoral arteries d. Popliteal arteries