Menopause refers to which one of the following descriptions?
a. An irregular pattern of menstruation with diminished pre-menstrual symptoms
b. Gynecological changes associated with increased amounts of circulating estrogen
c. The age at which women cease to bear children
d. The cessation of menses after one year of amenorrhea
D
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a. increase the blood-clotting mechanism b. interact with the anticoagulant and cause gastrointestinal disturbances c. augment antiplatelet activity in the blood d. increase the likelihood of cardiovascular accident
Which instructions should the nurse include when teaching a pregnant client with Class II heart disease?
a. Advise her to gain at least 30 pounds. b. Instruct her to avoid strenuous activity. c. Inform her of the need to limit fluid intake. d. Explain the importance of a diet high in calcium.
The nurse notes scleral jaundice in a patient being admitted with hemolytic anemia. The nurse will plan to check the laboratory results for the
a. Schilling test. b. bilirubin level. c. stool occult blood test. d. gastric analysis testing.
The client is scheduled for bowel surgery. What medications are appropriate for the cleansing the bowel "bowel prep" prior to this procedure?
1. Docusate sodium (Colace) 2. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 3. Methylcellulose (Citrucel) 4. Sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda) 5. Mineral oil