What is a common side effect of amlodipine (Norvasc)?
a. bradycardia
b. dry cough
c. peripheral edema
d. polyuria
Answer: c. peripheral edema
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An exercise physiologist approaches the nursing staff about beginning a program at the senior center. Which of the following characteristics of the program should the nursing staff require?
A) Emphasis on low weights and high repetitions B) Including both resistance exercises and isometric exercises C) Promoting yogic breathing and t'ai chi movements D) Addressing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength training
The nurse is assessing a child who is dehydrated. The child begins to cry, but there are no tears. The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears indicates a fluid loss of at least what percent of the child's body weight?
a. 1% c. 8% b. 5% d. 10%
According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate with predominance of the superego?
A. "No one is looking, so I will take three cigarettes from Mom's pack." B. "I don't ever cheat on tests; it is wrong." C. "If I skip school I will get in trouble and fail my test." D. "Dad won't miss this little bit of vodka."
The patient asks the nurse, "Will the laparoscopy be painful?" The nurse replies:
1. "You will probably have some pain below the rib cage and around the shoulder." 2. "Most patients state that the procedure was painless during and afterward." 3. "You may have some mild to moderate pain around the umbilicus and in the back." 4. "Every person is different. It's difficult to say whether or not you'll have pain."