A 70-year-old woman has begun treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The nurse should consequently monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of what adverse effect?
A) Cardiovascular (CV) complications
B) Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
C) Fatigue and confusion
D) Nausea and vomiting
B
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At a well-child visit, the nurse notes a 4-year-old child to be in the 95th percentile for weight. Which screening measure is most important for the nurse include in this visit?
A. Body mass index (BMI) B. Cholesterol panel C. Congenital heart disease D. None; child is too young
The student studying culture learns that which are characteristics of all cultures? (Select all that apply.)
a. Integrated systems b. Shared c. Learned d. Symbolic e. Inherited
The percent strength of a solution would be equivalent to the _________ of a medication
A. dose on hand B. dosage unit C. ordered dose D. dosage strength
The presence of muscle tremors following drug cessation would most accurately be associated with which of the following?
1. Adverse effect 2. Psychological dependence 3. Therapeutic effect 4. Physical dependence