A patient has been prescribed an antihyperlipidemic drug. Which laboratory value should you report to the prescriber?
a. Total cholesterol 198 mg/dL
b. Triglycerides 135 mg/dL
c. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 195 mg/dL
d. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 60 mg/dL
ANS: C
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The nurse is providing patient teaching to a patient newly diagnosed with sleep apnea. The patient asks the nurse how it works to correct his sleep apnea. Which is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?
1. "The machine is set up to breathe for you when you stop breathing during the night." 2. "The machine's positive airway pressure provides a reminder to breathe during periods of apnea. " 3. "The machine's positive airway pressure keeps the upper airway structures from collapsing during sleep." 4. "The machine is set to give you oxygen during the times when you stop breathing and keep you from snoring."
A nurse is teaching nursing students about the use of nonproprietary names for drugs. The nurse tells them which fact about nonproprietary names?
a. They are approved by the FDA and are easy to remember. b. They are assigned by the U.S. Adopted Names Council. c. They clearly identify the drug's pharma-cologic classification. d. They imply the efficacy of the drug and are less complex.
The nurse understands that an alteration in growth hormone can lead to changes in an individual's physical stature. Which finding would cause the nurse to assess for high levels of growth hormone?
1. Acromegaly 2. Dwarfism 3. Hirsutism 4. Gynecomastia
What does the term "incomplete abortion" refer to?
A. An elective termination of pregnancy whereby some of the products of conception were inadequately removed. B. Retained products of conception from a spontaneous abortion. C. Retained products of conception---whether from a spontaneous abortion or an elective termination of pregnancy D. Spontaneous fetal death