A patient who has taken an antipsychotic drug for many years develops tardive dyskinesia. This syndrome would be classified as:
1. an allergic reaction.
2. an idiosyncratic effect.
3. an iatrogenic disease.
4. a teratogenic effect.
Correct Answer: 3
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1. The client gave informed consent for hospitalization. 2. The client has signed away all civil rights. 3. The client will need a court hearing within seven days. 4. The client has to remain hospitalized for three days.
A nurse manager is working on a task force to develop policy for man-made disasters. There is some discussion in the committee about whether fire should be included in the policy. Which suggestion by a task force member would be most useful?
1. "Fire is a natural occurrence, so we should not address it." 2. "Fires are not generally a real disaster, so we should not include it." 3. "We should only focus on wildfires." 4. "We should only focus on arson fires."
The nurse working at a first aid booth during a summer marathon sees several runners. Which runner should be seen first? A runner who:
a. Has fallen several times b. Is fatigued c. Thinks he has the flu d. Has tachypnea
In the United States, over-the-counter drugs are regulated by:
1. No one. There is no oversight for over-the-counter medications. 2. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research 3. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 4. MedWatch ____