Which of the following terms is defined as a prolongation or increase in the effect of a drug by another drug?
a. Adverse effect
b. Cumulative action
c. Drug antagonism
d. Potentiation
Answer: d. Potentiation
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The concept of holism focuses on which of the following?
a. Relationship between nurse and patient b. Practice of spiritualism c. Relationships among all living things d. Totality of the body
A pregnant adolescent is not gaining weight and reports having a few beers with friends over the weekends. Which response should the nurse make to this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. "This just shows what kind of a mother you will be." b. "No amount of alcohol has been proven safe to consume during pregnancy." c. "An occasional beer may be safe, but why take a chance with your baby's health?" d. "Alcohol use during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can affect normal development." e. "Alcohol can prevent the absorption of nutrients that are important for fetal development."
Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the risks associated with herbal prepara-tions?
a. Herbs are guaranteed to be safe and effec-tive but are not necessarily natural. b. Herbs require a different type of prescrip-tion than is required for standard pre-scribed medications. c. Herbs are not classified as drugs and are regulated less strictly by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). d. Herbs are guaranteed to be all natural and of high quality but are not necessarily ef-fective.
Some questions may be asked during your interview. Which question, if asked, do you not need to answer?
a. Why do you want to work here? b. What would your references say? c. What are your strengths? d. What do you plan to do with your children if you work overtime?