What does the term "indications" for the drug mean?

A) Explains how the drug works.
B) Gives the reasons for using the drug.
C) Conditions in which a drug should be given with caution.
D) Information that is crucial to protect against medication error.


B

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a. tachycardia b. bradycardia c. tachypnea d. bradypnea

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Food has a definite effect on the blood glucose concentration. Some foods may quickly raise glucose levels; raise glucose levels to various amounts; and return to normal at different rates. What is this response called?

A) Glycemic index C) Glycemic load B) Glycemic indication D) Glycemic response

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A new mother is concerned about her infant dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The nurse providing a home visit follow-up after discharge discusses the mom's fear of SIDS and

indicates which of the following actions that would decrease the risk of SIDs for her infant? (Select all that apply.)] A) Position the infant on his back to sleep B) Never smoke around the infant C) Request that others finish smoking outside the home before holding the baby D) Do not feed the infant within 2 hours of putting him down for sleep E) Wake the baby every 1 to 2 hours to make sure that he is arousable for the first 6 weeks at home

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