A blood D-dimer assay detects if clotting or fibrinolysis is occuring and is used to screen to screen for pulmonary embolism
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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The nurse is caring for the parents of a newborn and explaining that many new parents feel stress at this time. When the parents express surprise at the use of the term stress, the nurse explains that the birth of a child can be categorized as:
1. An internal source of stress. 2. An external source of stress. 3. Developmental. 4. Situational.
As a case manager, the nurse is aware of the many types of organizations that fund health care, including PPOs and HMOs. The nurse understands that they all function under the philosophy of:
a. Managing health care costs. b. Making the most current research trials available to patients. c. Saving money on research. d. Providing quality health care.
A patient who has been taking flurazepam (Dalmane) for insomnia is now prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) instead. The patient asks the nurse why the prescription was changed. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Zolpidem (Ambien) is a first-line drug for the treatment of insomnia." b. "Flurazepam (Dalmane) is a benzodiazepine drug that can be habit-forming." c. "Zolpidem (Ambien) is also used to treat any anxiety or stress that may contribute to your insomnia." d. "Flurazepam (Dalmane) has both hypnotic and sedative effects that are less effec-tive in the treatment of insomnia."
The patient is receiving cholestyramine (Questran) and complains of constipation. The physician orders bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets. When is the best time for the nurse to administer the bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets?
A. The drugs can be administered together. B. Four hours after administration of cholestyramine (Questran). C. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) can be given any time but must be taken with food. D. One hour after administration of cholestyramine (Questran).