Which term is used to describe vitamins when they are taken in large doses?
A. drugs
B. nutrients
C. supplements
D. toxins
Answer: A
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A) Avoid the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs when treating trivial or viral infections. B) Use narrow-spectrum agents if they are thought to be effective. C) Do not use vancomycin unnecessarily. D) Antibiotics are best started before the culture and sensitivity report returns. E) Administer the smallest effective dosage available.
The conventional transducer method will be used to measure a patient's intra-abdominal pressure. Which interventions will the nurse use in this measurement?
1. Connect the transducer to the patient's peripheral intravenous line. 2. Place the head of the patient's bed flat. 3. Inject 20-25 mL of saline into the indwelling urinary catheter port. 4. Calibrate the transducer at the level of the patient's pubis. 5. Obtain the measurement at the beginning of respiration.
When assessing abdominal pain in a college-age woman, one must include:
a. history of interstate travel. b. food likes and dislikes. c. age at completion of toilet training. d. the first day of the last menstrual period.
As the nurse entered the house of an elderly couple and was invited to sit, three cats rubbed against the nurse's legs. What would be the most appropriate comment to make at this time?
A. "Are these cats hungry? Or do they want something else?" B. "Cats can really cause health problems. Would you like me to call the animal shelter for you?" C. "Would you like to introduce me to your cats?" D. "Would you please lock up your cats until we're done?"