The loss of ability to recognize objects is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
agnosia
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The nurse is providing care for an older patient who is taking digoxin. The nurse should keep in mind all of the following about digoxin except
a. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure to strengthen the force of the heart contraction b. High doses may cause confusion as a side effect c. It requires periodic monitoring of drug blood levels to prevent toxicity d. Falling from orthopnea is a common and frequent side effect
What drug administered by the nurse belongs to the group of Carbapenems?
A) Primaxin B) Gemifloxacin C) Demeclocycline D) Cefuroxime
The phenomenon of third-space fluid shifting involves:
A. Fluid shifts into body cavities other than ICF and ECF where the fluid is not available for exchange with plasma volume. B. The three types of fluid volume deficits. C. Fluid shifts into the extracellular fluid. D. Fluid shifts into the lymphatic system.
If a patient has a family history of cardiovascular disease and is concerned about his own level of risk, the most useful measurements would be
a. serum sodium and glucose levels. b. blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. c. serum total and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. d. serum triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.