A client receiving clopidogrel (Plavix) has the following conditions as part of the health history. Which causes the greatest concern to the nurse?

a. Asthma
b. Glaucoma
c. Allergy to shellfish
d. Active peptic ulcer


ANS: D
An active peptic ulcer may bleed subsequent to use of this medication.

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The nurse observes a school-age client have an absence seizure. When documenting the seizure in the medical record, which is the most appropriate?

A) "Pulled arms in toward the body and flexed hands over the chest. This lasted 2 minutes." B) "Became unconscious, and all four extremities were jerking uncontrollably for 2 minutes." C) "Repeatedly moved from the chair to the bed while touching the arms for a length of 2 minutes." D) "Sat very still and was unresponsive with a blank stare for 2 minutes."

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A client is prescribed diphenoxylate. The nurse informs the client that he may experience which of the following effects? Select all that apply

A) Euphoric effects B) Analgesic effects C) Anti-inflammatory effects D) Sedative effects E) Slowed GI effects

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Which receptors within the nervous tunic allow color vision?

a. cones c. macula lutea b. fovea d. rods

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The medial borders of the sternocleidomastoid muscles and the mandible form the _________ triangle

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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