A person takes lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg PO BID PRN for anxiety. When the person takes this medication, which change in sleep is anticipated? The patient will:
a. have fewer dreams.
b. enter sleep through REM.
c. have less slow-wave sleep.
d. have more complaints of pain.
C
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, which reduces slow-wave sleep. REM sleep would likely increase. Persons with narcolepsy often enter sleep through REM.
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a. 0.080 to 0.100 b. 1.002 to 1.035 c. 2.600 to 3.000 d. 4.612 to 5.030
The nurse is assessing an 8-year-old child whose growth rate measures below the third percentile for a child his age. He appears significantly younger than his stated age and is chubby with infantile facial features. Which condition does this child have?
a. Hypopituitary dwarfism b. Achondroplastic dwarfism c. Marfan syndrome d. Acromegaly
Normally, protein is minimally present in the urine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A parent brings a toddler to the pediatric clinic. The nurse observes a number of bruises on the child in various stages of healing. The parent claims the toddler bruises easily
The best action on the part of the pediatrician and the nurse would be to: a. believe the parents and schedule an appointment in 2 weeks b. report this to child and family services and order a screening battery of bleeding and clotting blood work c. check with the other parent or another caregiver to see what he or she might be able to add to this history d. tell the parent that it is clear that he or she is lying and to tell the truth