A child with ADHD is placed on methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy. Which of the following symptoms may children on Ritalin develop?
A) Rapid increase in height
B) Hypotension
C) Anorexia
D) Sleepiness
C
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Which assessment question helps the nurse determine the character of the patient's pain?
a. "What does the pain feel like, i.e. stabbing, burning or throbbing?" b. "When did the pain first start?" c. "What interventions make the pain better?" d. "Is there any pattern to when the pain occurs?"
A Japanese patient, hospitalized for arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension, is allowed to have a regular diet with cultural provisions of Asian food. A diuretic, antibiotic, bronchodilator, and vasodilator have been prescribed
Which medication would be hampered by an Asian diet? a. Bronchodilator b. Vasodilator c. Diuretic d. Antibiotic
Common areas for nursing malpractice include which of the following?
a. patient falls b. deficient patient assessment c. nursing subordination d. communication breakdowns e. errors in medication administration f. insufficient training for nursing assignment
To prevent fetal alcohol syndrome, alcohol should be
a. avoided throughout pregnancy. b. avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy. c. limited throughout pregnancy. d. limited in the first trimester of pregnancy.