Which of the following breakfast options will the nurse who is assisting a patient diagnosed with osteomalacia suggest considering the dietary consideration associated with osteomalacia?
A) Cereal with milk, a scrambled egg, and grapefruit
B) Fresh fruit with granola sprinkled on the fruit
C) Waffles with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar
D) A bagel topped with vegetable cream cheese and a side dish of grapes
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse will assist the patient in selecting the meal option that contains the highest dietary sources of calcium and vitamin D. The best selection is eggs and cereal with milk, as these foods contain calcium and vitamin D in a higher quantity than the other menu options.
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a. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and diuretics b. Diuretics and calcium antagonists c. Diuretics and beta blockers d. ACE inhibitors and beta blockers
An example of a first-dose reaction that may occur includes:
1. Orthostatic hypotension that does not occur with repeated doses 2. Purple glove syndrome with phenytoin use 3. Hemolytic anemia from ceftriaxone use 4. Contact dermatitis from neomycin use
An extreme outlier is:
a. More than 3 SDs above the mean b. Equivalent to a z score of -3.0 or lower, or +3.0 or higher c. More than three times the value of the mean d. More than 3 times the IQR, below Q1 or above Q3
________ (reduce to lowest terms)
A. 
B. 1
C. 
D. 2