A group of students is reviewing information about the etiology of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which of the following as representing the psychoanalytic theory for this disorder?
A) Inaccurate environmental danger assessment
B) Exposure to multiple stressful life events
C) Kindling caused by overstimulation
D) Unresolved unconscious conflicts
A, B
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A woman with hypertension is experiencing infertility. After reviewing her medication list, which medication does the nurse advise the woman to discuss with her primary care provider?
A. Atenolol (Tenormin) B. Enalapril (Vasotec) C. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) D. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
What is the rationale for careful intake and output for patients with pulmonary alterations?
a. Fluid retention occurs with tachypnea. b. Hemodilution may cause deleterious hypernatremia. c. Fluid volume excess can lead to right-sided heart failure. d. Excessive fluid losses may lead to dehydration and hypovolemic shock.
Mr. Yoder is a 49-year-old patient who comes to the clinic for a physical examination for his job. On examination, you perform a Phalen's test. This is used to assess for the presence of:
A. elbow joint subluxation. B. wrist ROM. C. osteoporosis. D. carpal tunnel syndrome.
A nursing student is discussing a patient with viral pharyngitis with the preceptor at the walk-in clinic. What should the preceptor tell the student about nursing care for patients with viral pharyngitis?
A) Teaching focuses on safe and effective use of antibiotics. B) The patient should be preliminarily screened for surgery. C) Symptom management is the main focus of medical and nursing care. D) The focus of care is resting the voice to prevent chronic hoarseness.