A patient with BPPV complains of dizziness because:
a. he has Meniere's disease
b. he has a history of stroke
c. he has otoconia that are dislodged
d. the Epley maneuver is working
C
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A 3-year-old girl is being seen because of a foul vaginal odor. To inspect the vaginal vault, you should first:
a. insert a pediatric vaginal speculum. b. place the child prone and in the fetal posi-tion. c. insert a cotton-tipped applicator and press down. d. pull the labia forward and slightly to the side.
Which of the following is a common barbiturate used in labor?
1. Seconal 2. Valium 3. Phenergan 4. Vistaril
Which patients should the nurse be concerned about regarding nonadherence to prescribed medication regimens?
1. A 70-year-old hypertensive male patient who has a prescription for a diuretic and is complaining that his medication is keeping him up all night 2. A 30-year-old college student who has a prescription for birth control pills and tells the nurse she has had breakthrough bleeding this past cycle 3. A 45-year-old diabetic who has a prescription for insulin and whose blood sugar is within the normal range 4. A 57-year-old day laborer who has a prescription for Lipitor for high cholesterol and a prescription card for a free health clinic 5. An 18-year-old male with a prescription for an acne medication that must be taken 4 times a day
The number of cases of AIDS among Irish Americans appears to be related to:
A. Homosexual behaviors. B. Alcoholism. C. Intravenous drug use. D. Heterosexual behaviors.