Two different pain medications are given together for pain relief. The drug—drug interaction is:
1. Synergistic
2. Antagonistic
3. Potentiative
4. Additive
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a. Heterosexual interest groups b. Association with one "best friend" c. Rigidly organized groups with complex rules d. Same-sex peer groups
The stage of family development that is considered to be the last stage of the life cycle is known as the:
a. expectant stage. b. senescence stage. c. establishment stage. d. disengagement stage.
A nurse documents signs of Wernicke encephalopathy in a patient with long-term alcoholism. What do these signs include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Confabulation b. Ataxia c. Delirium d. Decreasing level of consciousness e. Projectile vomiting
Twelve hours after a total thyroidectomy, the client develops stridor on exhalation. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Reassure the client that the voice change is temporary. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Hyperextend the client's neck. D. Call for emergency assistance.