A patient in the emergency department developed stroke symptoms 1 hour ago. Which type of drug should you expect to prepare to resolve this problem?
a. Thrombolytic
b. Thrombin inhibitor
c. Antiplatelet drug
d. Clotting factor synthesis inhibitor
ANS: A
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A) Seniority B) Insecurity C) Special abilities D) Age E) Supervisory position
The nurse is obtaining a health history at the client's annual gynecologic exam. Which of the following statements regarding a Papanicolaou test (Pap test) for cancer screening would delay the exam?
A) "I had sexual intercourse several days ago." B) "I voided before entering the exam room." C) "My menstrual period began yesterday." D) "I use no vaginal sprays or creams."
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in the newborn?
1. Slow, weak pulse 2. Soft, loose stools 3. Light colored, concentrated urine 4. Depressed fontanelles
What laboratory marker is indicative of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
a. Bleeding time of 10 minutes c. Thrombocytopenia b. Presence of fibrin split products d. Hyperfibrinogenemia