The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of medications. What drug should the nurse identify that acts as an inhibitor to activity by the protein receptor?
1. Agonist
2. Antagonist
3. Therapeutic
4. Partial agonist
2. Antagonist
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Ms. Green is an 85-year-old female patient with dementia who presents to the emergency department with her daughter because of a change in function. Which pain assessment scale would be the best choice?
a. Oucher Scale b. Checklist for Nonverbal Pain Indicators c. Wong/Baker Rating Scale d. CRIES Scale
One purpose of ultrasound imaging during pregnancy is to:
a. Assess the adequacy of placental function. b. Detect genetic chromosomal abnormalities. c. Rule out fetal abnormalities. d. Evaluate fetal lung maturity.
When the nurse observes a newborn infant demonstrating an irregular abdominal breathing pattern, with a respiratory rate of 50 breaths/minute with occasional pauses in breathing of 5-second durations,
the most appropriate action by the nurse is to A) Begin resuscitation efforts B) Elevate the head of the crib C) Continue to assess the infant D) Position the infant side-lying
The newborn infant's stools should change from dark to brown-yellow, then yellow.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)