Which of the following disorders would be included on Axis I of the DSM IV-TR?
1. Major depression, dementia, and alcoholism
2. Diabetes type I or II, Parkinson's disease, and seizure disorders
3. Narcissistic, borderline, and paranoid personality disorders
4. Mental retardation and psychosocial stressors such as divorce
Ans: 1. Major depression, dementia, and alcoholism
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A) Age 30 to 55 years B) Absence of acute or chronic infection C) Cannot afford the cost of medications after transplant D) Is receiving maximum doses of organ support medications
Which of the following is an example of a moral dilemma?
a. A nurse who is accustomed to working on the prenatal unit floats to the ER. b. A nurse who has strong religious beliefs opposing abortion is assigned to assist with an elective abortion. c. A terminally ill patient on life support suffers from severe, intractable pain. d. A patient has a cardiopulmonary arrest when the suction apparatus fails.
Which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system?
a. Decreased flow resistance b. Fewer alveoli c. Stiffening of the chest wall d. Improved elastic recoil
Client teaching regarding the use of antileukotriene agents such as zafirlukast (Accolate) should include which statement?
a. "Take the medication as soon as you begin wheezing." b. "It will take about 3 weeks before you notice a therapeutic effect." c. "This medication will prevent the inflammation that causes your asthma attack." d. "Increase fiber and fluid in your diet to prevent the side effect of constipation."