The patient John Escobar has Type I diabetes; which is the best agent to control his blood sugar levels?
a. Metformin
b. insulin
c. Glipizide
d. Sitagliptan
Answer: b. insulin
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Following are suggestions for consulting and collaborating with attorneys. Which are not correct? Select all that apply
a. Look them straight in the eye and try not to worry about costs. b. Be attentive and don't set your own course. c. Retain a specialist and do not notify your carrier of a possible liability until you are sure. d. Weed through the writing and set your own course.
A patient is diagnosed with a spinal cord injury located at the 1st and 2nd thoracic vertebra. The nurse will expect to find which deep tendon reflexes affected by this injury?
1. Supinator 2. Patellar 3. Triceps 4. Biceps 5. Achilles
An older client just returned from surgery and is rating pain as "8" on a 0 to 10 scale. Which medications are unsafe choices for treatment of severe pain in this older adult?
a. Meperidine (Demerol) b. Methadone (Dolophine) c. Propoxyphene (Darvocet) d. Morphine (Durmorph) e. Codeine
While collecting personal and social history data from a woman complaining of breast discomfort, you should question her regarding her:
a. history of medication allergies. b. alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine use. c. level of personal education. d. amount of personal income.