In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for:
1. A calcium channel blocker
2. A beta blocker
3. Liothyronine
4. An alpha blocker
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The criterion used by quantitative researchers involving the soundness of the evidence is:
A) Reliability B) Validity C) Credibility D) Generalizability
The nurse is reviewing medication information with a nursing student prior to administering an oral drug and notes that the drug has extensive first-pass effects
Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching about this medication? a. "The first-pass effect means the drug may be absorbed into systemic circulation from the intestinal lumen." b. "The first-pass effect means the drug may be changed to an inactive form and excreted." c. "The first-pass effect means the drug may be changed to a metabolite, which may be more active than the original." d. "The first-pass effect means the drug may be unchanged as it passes through the liver."
Regulation of homeostatic changes associated with fluids and electrolytes in infants and young children is much slower than in adults because of children's:
a. proportionately smaller stomach and intestines b. immature kidneys and buffering systems c. differences in the chemical composition of the body d. immature nervous systems
Which assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect that a pediatric client is experiencing hypovolemic shock? Select all that apply
1. Dyspnea 2. Bradycardia 3. Tachycardia 4. Capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds. 5. Blood pressure 72/42 mmHg