Which is a possible benefit of taking fish-oil supplements?
a. A decrease in low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels
b. Decreased risk of thrombotic stroke
c. Prevention of heart disease in high-risk patients
d. Reduced risk of dysrhythmia in patients after myocardial infarction
D
Fish oil may be beneficial in prevention of heart dysrhythmias in patients who have had myocar-dial infarction or heart failure. It has not shown to be beneficial in decreasing cholesterol, reduc-ing the risk of thrombotic stroke, or preventing heart disease.
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1. Bradycardia 2. Increased work of breathing 3. Prolonged capillary refill time 4. Decreased blood pressure 5. Tachycardia
One of the many functions of the liver is to convert glucose into glycogen for storage. This is called:
a. peristalsis c. glycogenesis b. glycogenolysis d. phagocytosis
The nurse prepares an insulin injection for the patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which does the nurse implement for correct insulin administration?
a. Gives regular insulin within 15 to 30 mi-nutes of meals b. Injects insulin just removed from the re-frigerator c. Examines vials of NPH insulin for ab-normal cloudiness d. Administers NPH insulin for sliding-scale insulin dosing
Community partnership is necessary because lay members often have a vested interest in the success of efforts to improve the health of their community. Most changes should:
1. Involve the community residents only 2. Use nurses as their source of information and leadership 3. Rely on the power of local officials 4. Include a variety of disciplines