A middle-aged male patient has an abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) with a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level of 18 ng/mL. Which diagnostic test might be prescribed for this patient?
A. CT scan of the spine
B. MRI
C. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)
D. Bone scan
Answer: C
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a. Rhinorrhea b. Periorbital edema c. Pain over the maxillary sinuses d. Enlarged superficial cervical nodes
A client is prescribed ferrous sulfate. Before administering the drug, the nurse reviews the client's medical record. The nurse would withhold the drug and contact the primary health care provider if the client's history revealed which of the following?
Select all that apply. A) Hemolytic anemia B) Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia C) Anemia of chronic kidney disease D) Hemochromatosis E) Hypertension
A client is receiving morphine sulfate intravenously (IV) every 4 hours as needed for the relief of pain related to a surgical procedure the client had 3 days previously
The physician is discontinuing the IV and will be starting the patient on oral pain medication. What would provide the client with optimal pain relief when discontinuing the IV dose? A) Administer a lower dose so the client does not get addicted to the medication. B) Administer an equianalgesic dose. C) The client should be ordered the medication to be administered intramuscularly (IM) instead of by mouth. D) Administer a higher dose of the medication by mouth.
Gloves must be worn
A. for all patient care. B. when transferring a patient from bed to chair. C. only when caring for patients in isolation. D. for contact with blood or body fluids.