The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a person who has tested positive for HIV. Which test should the nurse explain is done to confirm the diagnosis of HIV?
a. Western blot
b. Rheumatoid factor
c. Antinuclear antibodies
d. Immunoglobulin assay
ANS: A
Western blot is used as a confirmation test for HIV. D. Immunoglobulin assays are completed to determine the presence of an infection. B. C. These are tests done to determine the presence of rheumatoid arthritis.
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When explaining the role of liver Kupffer cells to a group of nursing students, which of the following statements about the function of these cells is most accurate?
A) The primary function of Kupffer cells is to secrete bile. B) These cells are the functional unit of the liver and are responsible for all liver secretions. C) The cells are capable of removing and phagocytizing old and defective blood cells. D) The role of the Kupffer cells is to provide at least 50% of cardiac output each minute to each lobular of the liver.
Drug antagonism is best defined as an effect of a drug that:
1. Leads to major physiological and psychological dependence 2. Is modified by the concurrent administration of another drug 3. Cannot be metabolized before another dose is administered 4. Leads to a decreased physiological response when combined with another drug
Which comment made by a LPN/LVN enrolled in their first bachelor's of nursing (BSN) course best indicates that self improvement was the motivation for going back to school?
A) "I don't think LPNs get the recognition that RNs get for the work they do." B) "Being an RN will allow me to teach clients, something that is really neglected." C) "Math wasn't my best subject; this program will help me get more proficient at it." D) "I've always been interested in policy making; that's something RNs get involved with."
The nurse is preparing to provide education for a client prescribed carbidopa (Sinemet). Which information should the nurse include?
A. Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages. B. Take the medication with meals. C. Take the medication on an empty stomach. D. Take the medication with a protein food.