What is the best source of calcium for those trying to prevent osteoporosis?
a. yogurt
b. multivitamins
c. milk
d. leafy vegetables
C
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A) Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) B) BUN levels C) Hemoglobin D) Albumin level
Barbiturates were given to an older man with reduced kidney function, and he nearly died as a result. What was the most likely reason for this near-fatality?
A) Increased drug dosage B) Increased kidney filtration C) Increased biological half-life of the drug D) Increased reabsorption of the drugs into the blood
A nurse is constructing a teaching plan for a patient with a hiatal hernia. What should be included in this plan to help reduce the complaints of heartburn, regurgitation, and eructation?
a. Eating three well-balanced meals b. Lying down 1 hour after eating c. Sleeping without pillows d. Eating nothing for several hours before bedtime
The nurse is caring for four frail patients with pain. Which patient's pain medication prescription does the nurse question?
a. The patient taking pentazocine (Talwin) b. The patient taking acetaminophen (Tyle-nol) c. The patient taking ibuprofen (Motrin) d. The patient taking hydromorphone (Di-laudid)