What is the action of vitamin A within the body?
a. Treat blood deficiency when doing a blood transfusion
b. Stop bleeding
c. Make stool softer
d. Treat eye diseases and night blindness
ANS: D
Vitamin A is used in the treatment of specific eye diseases and night blindness.
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When educating a patient concerning how the environment affects safe drug administration, the nurse will include the importance of
A) rapport between the patient and the health care provider. B) a well-balanced life including work and family. C) taking medications in a private, rather than public, setting. D) proper methods to discard unneeded medications.
Preceding a stress test, the following lab work might include
A. CBC and differential to differentiate ischemic heart disease from anemia B. Liver enzymes to rule out underlying gall bladder disease C. Thyroid studies to rule out hyperthyroidism D. A & C only
Which nondepolarizing blocking agents are used to relax the muscles of clients being prepared for longer surgical procedures?(Select all that apply.)
1. Vecuronium (Norcuron) 2. Atracurium (Tracrium) 3. Cisatracurium (Nimbex) 4. Succinylcholine (Anectine) 5. Diazepam (Valium)