Identify the most common adverse effects of phenytoin (Dilantin).
A. Skin rashes, hirsutism, and gingival hyperplasia
B. Visual disturbances and postural imbalance
C. Dizziness and ataxia
D. All of the above
Answer: D
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a. "I always wear long sleeves, pants, and a hat when outdoors." b. "I try not to use cosmetics that contain any type of sunblock." c. "Since I tend to sweat a lot, I use a lot of baby powder." d. "Since I can't be exposed to the sun, I have been using a tanning bed."
Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse explaining the etiology of type 1diabetes to the patient?
A) "The tissues in the body are resistant to the action of insulin, which causes the insulin to be less effective." B) "The formation of an acidic substance occurs when the liver breaks down fatty acids because of the lack of insulin in the body." C) "The secretion of placental hormones causes the body to be resistant to insulin." D) "Destruction of special cells in the pancreas causes a decrease in insulin production and the level of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream increases because the body lacks insulin to break down the glucose."
Which of the following drugs elevates nitrogen levels and would make it necessary for a health care provider to assess the baseline serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels of the patient?
a. Arginine hydrochloride b. Ammonium hydrochloride c. Ascorbic acid d. Hydrochloric acid
A 72-year-old female patient is admitted to the unit with pancreatic insufficiency. While assessing for the presence of malabsorption, the nurse recalls that malabsorption may be extraintestinal in the older adult
What may the symptoms include? A) Shortness of breath and hypervolemia B) Fatigue and confusion C) Pruritus and muscle rigidity D) Darkening in skin pigmentation and tremors