A community health nurse is preparing a presentation for a community group about possible agents of terrorism. Which of the following would the nurse include as an example of a bioweapon? Select all that apply
A) Mustard gas
B) Sarin
C) VX gas
D) Nerve agents
E) Bombs
Ans: A, B, C
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The nurse preceptor is caring for a patient who has a history of aggressive behavior. The novice nurse asks, "Why is the patient taking a cardiac medication if he does not have a heart condition?" What is the preceptor's best response?
1. "Calcium channel blockers increase dopamine levels, decreasing the risk of violence." 2. "Calcium channel blockers decrease dopamine levels, decreasing the risk of violence." 3. "Beta-adrenergic agonists decrease norepinephrine levels, decreasing the risk of violence." 4. "Beta-adrenergic antagonists decrease norepinephrine levels, decreasing the risk of violence."
A 10-week pregnant woman who is Rh-negative and has a negative indirect antibody test
a. does not require administration of RhoGAM b. should be retested at 38 weeks' gestation c. requires RhoGAM administration after delivery d. should receive a prophylactic dose of RhoGAM at 28 weeks
Which statement regarding the etiology of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is true?
A. ZES may result from an autosomal dominant disorder. B. ZES may result from untreated peptic ulcer disease. C. ZES causes inhibition of gastric acid secretion. D. ZES causes inhibition of ACTH secretion.
A 58-year-old patient has just been admitted to the emergency department with nausea and vomiting. Which information requires the most rapid intervention by the nurse?
a. The patient has been vomiting for 4 days. b. The patient takes antacids 8 to 10 times a day. c. The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse. d. The patient has undergone a small intestinal resection.