Which of the following are the main regulators of metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, homeostasis, energy production, and immunity?
A. minerals
B. hormones
C. nutrients
D. vitamins
Answer: B
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The nurse is providing a psychotropic medication to an older patient. Which adverse effects of this medication might occur with this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Dystonia 2. Akathisia 3. Delusions 4. Tardive dyskinesia 5. Schizophreniform disorder
A care conference is being held with the family of an older patient in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease. The family wants to know if a feeding tube should be placed. How should this question be answered?
1. Tube feeding will aid the patient to gain weight. 2. Tube feeding is associated with a reduced risk of aspiration. 3. Tube feeding reduces the discomfort associated with dehydration. 4. The absence of tube feeding promotes dehydration which reduces pain sensitivity.
What information would be appropriate to provide during preconception counseling?
a. Antiepileptic medications will need to be increased during pregnancy. b. Smoking should be stopped as soon as the pregnancy test is positive. c. Well-balanced meals should include an adequate intake of folic acid (folate). d. Genetic testing is available to rule out any chance of autosomal recessive diseases.
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: Tramadol 100 mg po q 6 hrOn hand: Tramadol 50 mg tablets
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).