A reason for administering an opioid analgesic instead of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for dental pain would be to:
A. reduce the risk of drug dependency.
B. reduce the risk of toxicity.
C. reduce the risk of drug tolerance.
D. reduce the risk of bleeding.
Answer: D
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1. 6 2. 8 3. 12 4. 16
The most common source of incivility to new graduates are:
A. Co-workers. B. Supervisors. C. Physicians. D. CNAs.
A client had a flexible bronchoscopy 2 hours ago and has become mildly cyanotic despite the application of oxygen. When giving change-of-shift report, which question by the oncoming nurse elicits the most useful information?
a. "How long was the client sedated for the procedure?" b. "Were the oximetry readings during the test normal?" c. "Are you sure the client was NPO before the bronchoscopy?" d. "What kind of topical anesthetic was used on the client?"
According to the GLOBE study, which of these is not a cultural dimension?
a. Institutional collectivism b. In-group collectivism c. Division of labor d. Future orientation