Very young asthmatic children should be treated at home with which maintenance therapy?
1. An MDI
2. A DPI
3. Nebulized budesonide
4. Intravenous prednisone
Correct Answer: 3
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A) "Entacapone is best given parenterally to relieve symptoms." B) "Entacapone inhibits COMT so that dopamine is active for a longer time." C) "It increases the metabolism of levodopa in the bloodstream." D) "It increases the amount of dopamine that your brain creates."
The father of a 13-year-old boy asks the nurse about his son's growth spurt and puberty. The nurse explains some facets of growth and development, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. It a continuous, orderly process. 2. Each developmental stage has its own characteristics. 3. Time of onset of each stage varies with each person. 4. The length of each stage is the same for each person. 5. Asynchronous development occurs only in infancy.
A nursing student is conducting a client interview in order to determine the client's health history. The student's instructor observes that the student frequently twists her hair with her fingers while asking the client questions
What is the most plausible meaning of the student's nonverbal communication? A) The student feels insecure during the interview B) The student is unconsciously conveying authority C) The student is unsure how to interpret the client's responses D) The student feels superior to the client in some way
A client tells the nurse that she is unable to have routine health care because of the lack of health insurance. How should the nurse respond regarding the Affordable Care Act? Select all that apply
1. There is no annual limit on insurance coverage. 2. Requires enrollment to occur when a specific age is reached. 3. Health insurance can be obtained with pre-existing medical conditions. 4. Provides a tax credit for middle- and low-income families to cover a part of the cost. 5. Young adults can be covered under parents' health insurance for longer periods of time.