Which of the following classes of medications is known to reduce glomerular hydrostatic pressure?
A) Beta blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Insulins
D) Aminoglycosides
B
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Which of the following statements about qualitative research is accurate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Qualitative research deals exclusively with humans. b. Qualitative research's principal purpose is to inform the reader. c. Qualitative research yields data that are not numbers-based, such as audiotapes, videotapes, and field notes. d. Qualitative research is not systematic. e. Qualitative research does not contain or imply a research question. f. Qualitative research is ill-defined and vague. g. Qualitative research has no practical use.
A client receiving metoprolol (Lopressor), a substrate of the CYP2D6 system, is started on amiodarone (Cordarone), an inhibitor of the CYP2D6 system. What should the nurse plan to do?
1. Monitor for signs of amiodarone toxicity. 2. Administer both drugs on an empty stomach. 3. Monitor for prolonged effects of the Lopressor. 4. Administer the medications at least two hours apart.
The instructor is teaching the nursing students about electronic health records (EHR). Which student statement indicates the need for further instruction?
a. "I have had EHR instruction and understand the basics of the system. If I need assistance, I will ask for it." b. "The EHR integrates the patient's health information documented by the entire healthcare team into one electronic system." c. "The EHR can track problems and errors, which can direct quality improvement efforts in a given institution." d. "I am proficient with a computer; therefore, I am completely prepared to use the EHR in any institution."
The nurse detects an epigastric mass while assessing a pt with acute pancreatitis. The pt describes epigastric pain that radiates to his back. What does the nurse suspect?
a. Liver cirrhosis b. Pancreatic pseudocyst c. Gallstones d. Chronic pancreatitis