Which class of oral antidiabetic drug can cause severe hypoglycemia when used alone?

a. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
b. Thiazolidinediones
c. Sulfonylureas
d. Biguanides


ANS: C

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a. health promotion c. health protection b. disease prevention d. wellness

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The home care nurse is aware of the growing problem of the mistreatment of the elderly population. How many elderly in the United States are estimated to be mistreated every year?

A) 700,000 to 1.2 million B) 1.2 to 1.7 million C) 1.7 to 2.2 million D) 2.2 to 2.7 million

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Which of the following is an example of certification?

a. A graduate of a nursing education program who passes NCLEX-RN. b. An education program that meets standards of the National League for Nursing. c. A nurse who demonstrates advanced expertise in a content area of nursing through special testing. d. A hospital meets the standards of the Joint Commission.

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The clinic nurse discusses normal bladder function in pregnancy with a 22-year-old pregnant woman who is now in her 29th gestational week. The nurse explains that at this time in pregnancy, it is normal to experience (select all that apply):

a. Urinary frequency b. Urinary urgency c. Nocturia d. Incontinence

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