A patient has developed an infection and is taking metformin. How will the infection change his diabetic regimen?
A) Metformin is contraindicated in the presence of an infection.
B) Metformin will be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar.
C) Metformin will result in better regulation of blood sugar.
D) Metformin will allow the patient to decrease the absorption of glucose.
A
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A woman is interested in the transdermal contraceptive patch. She is 5'5" tall and weighs 200 lb (90.9 kg). What information should the nurse provide this patient as a priority?
A. It may cause skin irritation. B. She can't use the patch at her weight. C. The patch is about 95% effective. D. Withdrawal bleeding occurs monthly.
Prepare a 0.3 mg dose from a label reading 100 mcg/mL
What will be an ideal response?
The ophthalmologist examining a client's eyes documents that the client has astigmatism. Which of the following describes this condition?
A) Elongation of the eyeball B) Shorter than normal eyeball C) Loss of elasticity of the lens D) Unequal curvature in shape of the lens
________ is a rate-limiting pivotal step in cholesterol and steroid synthesis.
A. Production of HMG-CoA B. Production of pyruvic acid C. Production of acetyl-CoA D. Production of mevalonic acid