Hypersensitivity to proteins of the tubercle bacillus as demonstrated by a positive skin test ("tuberculin test") indicates that the patient is immune to tuberculosis and is NOT susceptible to infection
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A drug that is taken daily to help reduce the desire for alcohol is:
a. Hydroxyzine (Atarax) b. Disulfiram (Antabuse) c. Methadone (Dolophine) d. Meclizine (Antivert)
What does research show about chemical addiction in the nursing profession?
A) Most chemically impaired nurses obtain their drugs through legal channels or steal them from work. B) Morphine is the most commonly abused drug by nurses. C) Most nurses obtain their drugs on the street and are afraid to take drugs from work. D) Most chemically impaired nurses cannot be diverted from drug use.
Which musculoskeletal system physical examination finding is considered an age-related abnormality?
A) Tremor B) Decreased arm swing with walking C) Difficulty walking heal to toe D) Absent reflexes
A 52-year-old Chinese American patient is admitted to hospice care because of terminal cancer. The nurse understands that this patient may hold that pain
1. Is better expressed by moaning than by complaining in words. 2. Should be verbalized instead of communicated by grimacing. 3. Does not need to be endured, so pain medication should be asked for when needed. 4. Should be suffered in silence, without verbal complaints or other expressions of discomfort.