For which patient would you question the prescriber about an order for testosterone therapy?
a. 75-year-old male with history of gastric ulcers
b. 65-year-old male with history of breast cancer
c. 55-year-old male with history of overactive bladder
d. 45-year-old male with history of asthma
ANS: B
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A) Ritalin. B) atomoxetine (Strattera). C) modafinil (Provigil). D) caffeine.
Lanoxin 0.125 mg is to be given. The nurse converts the dose to how many grams?
a. 1.250 g b. 1250 g c. 0.000125 g d. 0.00125 g
Which of the following are the factors, exposures, characteristics, and behaviors that determine patterns of disease?
a. Descriptive epidemiology b. Analytic epidemiology c. Distribution d. Determinants
A nurse is providing care to HIV positive clients living in sub-Saharan communities in Africa. When discussing prevention of the transmission of HIV, which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?
a. Alternative practices to traditional sexual cleansing should be considered after the death of a spouse. b. Traditional sexual cleansing should be performed with a cleanser who is known to not have HIV. c. Virgin cleansing is a safer option than traditional sexual cleansing. d. Traditional sexual cleansing can lead to further transmission of HIV.