During a health assessment, a woman age 49 years tells the nurse that she is "just so tired and has been having mood swings and hot flashes." Based on this information, the nurse would conduct a more thorough history and assessment of what body
A) Reproductive
B) Cardiovascular
C) Respiratory
D) Cranial nerves
Ans: A
Women between the ages of 40 and 55 experience menopause, with a gradual decrease in ovarian function and subsequent depletion of estrogen and progesterone. Menstrual periods stop abruptly or gradually, and many women experience hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue. The nurse would focus on assessing the reproductive system.
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A) Muscle weakness B) Muscle composition C) Bone density D) Metastatic bone lesions
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a. Latanoprost (Xalatan) b. Bimatoprost (Lumigan) c. Travoprost (Travatan) d. Unoprostone (Rescula)
The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of medications. What drug should the nurse identify that acts as an inhibitor to activity by the protein receptor?
1. Agonist 2. Antagonist 3. Therapeutic 4. Partial agonist
Which of the following considerations should be prioritized when choosing a patient population during the formulation of a clinical question?
A) The patient population should be as narrow a range as possible. B) The population in the clinical question should closely match the demographics of the nurse's geographic region. C) A specific and defensible rationale should exist for the choice of patient population. D) The patient population in the clinical question should mirror the populations in prominent studies related to the issue.