Which of the meninges closely adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord and follows the sulci and fissures?
a. Dura mater
b. Arachnoid
c. Pia mater
d. Inner dura
Answer: c. Pia mater
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Which of the following is true with regard to oral administration of cardiotonic drugs? Select all that apply
A) Capsule doses are less absorbed. B) Alternating between oral dosage forms is avoided. C) Tablets can be crushed and mixed with food or fluids. D) Oral dosage forms can be administered without regard to meals. E) The recommended dosage of the capsules is 80% more than that of tablets.
A patient with genital herpes is having an acute exacerbation. What medication would the nurse expect to be ordered to suppress the symptoms and shorten the course of the infection?
A) Clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin) B) Metronidazole (Flagyl) C) Podophyllin (Podofin) D) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
The patient has experienced a postpartum hemorrhage at 6 hours postpartum. After controlling the hemorrhage, the patient's partner asks what would cause a hemorrhage. How should the nurse respond?
1. "Sometimes the uterus relaxes and excessive bleeding occurs." 2. "The blood collected in the vagina and poured out when your partner stood up." 3. "Bottle-feeding prevents the uterus from getting enough stimulation to contract." 4. "The placenta had embedded in the uterine tissue abnormally."
The _____ _____ allows blood to bypass the lungs, flowing from the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).