Identify the medical condition that the drug form known as a "troche" is commonly used to treat.
A. Asthma
B. Sore throat
C. Toothache
D. Bradycardia
Answer: B
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a. Supine b. Lateral c. Sims d. Prone
Two units of PRBCs have been ordered for a patient who has experienced a GI bleed. The patient is highly reluctant to receive a transfusion, stating, "I'm terrified of getting AIDS from a blood transfusion."
How can the nurse best address the patient's concerns? A) "All the donated blood in the United States is treated with antiretroviral medications before it is used." B) "That did happen in some high-profile cases in the twentieth century, but it is no longer a possibility." C) "HIV was eradicated from the US blood supply in the early 2000s." D) "The chances of contracting AIDS from a blood transfusion in the United States are exceedingly low."
The nurse is discussing conservative management of tendonitis with a patient. Which of the following is likely the most effective approach to managing tendonitis?
A) Weight reduction B) Stress reduction C) Intermittent application of ice and heat D) Range-of-motion (ROM) exercise of the affected joint
A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a group of nursing students who will be working with homeless populations
As part of the class, the instructor will be including information about barriers to successful treatment of homeless clients who are mentally ill. Which reason would the instructor include as contributing to lack of compliance with psychotropic medications? A) Mistrust of medical personnel B) Lack of proper medication storage C) Chemical dependence on prescription medications D) Lack of motivation and literacy skills