When analyzing the disease bovine spongiform encephalopathy, the term bovine means
A. sponge
B. cattle
C. disease
D. brain
E. pig
Answer: B
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The nurse is assisting in the care of a 35-year-old man who is diagnosed with depression. The client is interested in starting treatment with selegline (Eldepryl). Which of the following factors would be of most concern to the health care team?
A. The patient smokes a pack of cigarettes each day. B. The patient lives alone. C. The patient has a history of heart disease. D. The patient has a history of seizures.
What are the F.I.T.T. principles?
What will be an ideal response?
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A. The combination can cause gastrointestinal bleeding. B. The alcohol and Benadryl can combine to raise her blood sugar to dangerous levels. C. Both substances will cause elevation of heart rate and blood pressure. D. There is an increased risk for CNS depression.