Which best describes the action of Glatiramer (Copaxone)?
A. Stimulates the production of neurons
B. Stimulates the growth of myelin
C. Inhibits the destruction of myelin
D. Reduces the creation of new brain lesions
Answer: D
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Select all that apply. A) Client's spouse recently died. B) Client prepared a stew on the weekend and has been eating it for 4 days. C) Client's adult children arrive to eat dinner together several times a week. D) Client is prescribed 15 medications. E) Client's Social Security payments have gone down over the last year.
A nurse cares for four patients who are receiving clozapine, lithium, fluoxetine, and venlafaxine, respectively. With which patient should the nurse be most alert for problems associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance? The patient receiving:
a. lithium (Lithobid). b. clozapine (Clozaril). c. fluoxetine (Prozac). d. venlafaxine (Effexor).
The toddler begins to label familiar items such as 'the stove is hot', and 'the ball bounces' at age
A) Less than one B) 1 to 3 years C) 3 to 5 years D) 5 to 7 years
The student nurse is working with a patient who has asthma. The primary nurse tells the student that wheezes can be heard on auscultation. Which of the following should the student expect to hear?
a. Coarse crackles and bubbling b. High-pitched musical sounds c. Dry, grating noises d. Loud, low-pitched rumbling