Is there any benefit from continuing simvastatin (Zocor) after her CVA?
What will be an ideal response?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly called statins, have been shown to dramatically reduce
the incidence of first and second CVAs. It is believed that statins stabilize the endothelial wall and
prevent plaque ruptures.
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a. Phobia b. Panic disorder c. Unipolar depression d. Post-traumatic stress disorder e. Schizophrenia f. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
The nurse manager is revising the unit-based performance improvement plan and considers such issues as service, cost, access, and clinical quality. These components are tracked through which of the following?
a. Outcomes c. Clinical practice area b. Staff education d. Nurse-patient ratios
Which definition best represents applied ethics?
A) When one considers only his/her individual good or self-interest B) A branch of ethics that views everything as universally valid or where true moral principles apply C) A systematic, logical framework for analysis, discourse, and decision making that assists in ensuring decisions are grounded in "good" actions D) A system that focuses on those traits valued in personal relationships, such as compassion, love, sympathy, and trust
The nurse is assessing an older patient for genetic influences on the endocrine system. What should the nurse ask this patient during the assessment? Select all that apply.
A. "Is there a pattern of obesity in your family?" B. "Have you noticed any changes in coloration of your skin?" C. "Do you have any family members with diabetes mellitus?" D. "How do you cope with stress?" E. "Has anyone in your family been diagnosed with Hashimoto disease?"