A nurse researching illicit drug use for a new job at a community clinic learns that the number one illicit drug in the United States as of 2010 is
A. Cocaine
B. Hallucinogens
C. Marijuana
D. Inhalants
ANS: C
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A newborn infant is in the clinic for a well-baby checkup. The nurse observes the infant for the possibility of fluid loss because of which of these factors?
a. Subcutaneous fat deposits are high in the newborn. b. Sebaceous glands are overproductive in the newborn. c. The newborn's skin is more permeable than that of the adult. d. The amount of vernix caseosa dramatically rises in the newborn.
A client asks the nurse, "The pamphlet I read about depression mentions that psychosocial factors
influence depression. What does that mean?" Examples a nurse could cite to support the premise that a client's depression can be influenced by psychosocial factors include (more than one answer may be correct) A. having a hostile and overinvolved family. B. having two first-degree relatives with bipolar disorder. C. feeling strong guilt over having an abortion when one's religion forbids it. D. experiencing the death of a parent a month before the onset of depression. E. experiencing symptom remission when treated with antidepressant medication.
The nurse is evaluating the progression of a client in the home setting. Which activity of the hemiplegic client best indicates that the client is assuming independence?
A) The client grasps the affected arm at the wrist and raises it. B) The client arranges a community service to deliver meals. C) The client ambulates with the assistance of one. D) The client uses a mechanical lift to climb steps.
Which pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameter does the aging process least affect?
a. Absorption b. Distribution c. Metabolism d. Excretion