One of the primary functions of theory is to:
A. summarize existing knowledge.
B. summarize existing hypotheses.
C. suggest new relationships and make new predictions.
D. suggest new theories.
C
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The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a patient ordered to take ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is needed regarding this medication when the patient states:
A) "It is important that I see my physician for scheduled follow-up appointments while taking this medication." B) "I will take this medication for 2 weeks and then gradually stop taking it." C) "If I loose weight, the dose of the medication may change." D) "This medication will help dissolve small gallstones made of cholesterol."
A patient who is taking nelfinavir [Viracept] calls the nurse to report moderate to severe diarrhea. What will the nurse expect the provider to recommend?
a. An over-the-counter antidiarrheal drug b. Immediate discontinuation of the nelfina-vir c. Reducing the dose of nelfinavir by half d. Taking the nelfinavir with food to avoid side effects
Hemoprotein accumulations are a result of the excessive storage of what?
a. Iron, which is transferred from the cells to the bloodstream b. Hemoglobin, which is transferred from the bloodstream to the cells c. Albumin, which is transferred from the cells to the bloodstream d. Amino acids, which are transferred from the cells to the bloodstream
A woman with numerous chronic health problems has been diagnosed with a benign gastric ulcer has begun treatment with ranitidine (Zantac). Which of the following teaching points should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) "Quitting smoking will significantly increase the chance that this drug will heal your ulcer."
B) "This drug will help to eliminate the bacteria in your stomach that caused your ulcer."
C) "You should eat several small meals each day rather than three larger meals."
D) "Take each dose of ranitidine with an antacid of your choice."