Minor variations in the sequence of the nucleotides within the same genes of different individuals (gene polymorphism) may lead to differences in the way the genes are expressed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The recommended children's dose is 3 to 5 mg/kg/day q12h. The range of doses that are safe for a child weighing 9 lb is _______________
a. 6.2 to 10.25 mg/day b. 12.3 to 20.5 mg/day c. 10.8 to 18 mg/day d. 59.4 to 99 mg/day
What is a blackout?
a. It's another word for passing out after drinking too much
b. It's when someone temporarily loses their vision from drinking too much, a.k.a. "blind drunk"
c. It's when someone has had too much to drink and their mood goes from happy to very sad and depressed
d. It's when someone gets really drunk but still seems conscious and active, but they won't remember anything the next day
The nurse is caring for an elderly patient recovering from gall bladder surgery. Which of the following interventions would help reduce the onset of functional decline for this patient?
1. bedrest until strength returns 2. out of bed to a chair for most of the day 3. early return to ambulation and self-care activities 4. use of restraints to ensure all intravenous lines and drainage tubes are not disturbed which would hinder the patient's recovery
A nurse is providing education to nurses on the unit. Which statement is correct regarding the impact of prolonged central nervous system drug exposure on the central nervous system?
a. Side and adverse effects generally increase over time. b. When tolerance develops, drug dosage should be decreased and eventually tapered off. c. These drugs usually act immediately to produce profound structural changes in the nervous system. d. These drugs may take some time to exert the changes that produce the desired effects.