Andy has a persistent cough. Which property of cough-and-cold remedies would help?
A. antitussive
B. sedative
C. decongestant
D. antipyretic
Answer: A. antitussive
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A) The use of three agents decreases the development of cell resistance. B) The use of three agents increases the length of treatment. C) The use of three agents increases the quantity of one of the agents. D) The use of three agents decreases the adverse effects.
The number of serious injuries of children in a community has doubled in the past year. Based on this information, the most appropriate community nursing diagnosis is:
1. Noncompliance related to inappropriate use of child safety seats. 2. Injury, risk for related to inadequate use of bicycle helmets. 3. Altered Family Processes related to hospitalization of an injured child. 4. Knowledge, Deficient related to injury prevention in children.
Which is the correct order in which to assess level of arousal?
1) Visual, auditory, and then tactile stimuli 2) Tactile, visual, and then painful stimuli 3) Auditory, tactile, and then painful stimuli 4) Painful, visual, and then auditory stimuli
Two weeks after beginning treatment for smoking cessation, Joe visits a physician and complains of having suicidal tendencies and feeling mentally depressed. Which of the following is a most likely reason for this occurrence?
A. Joe is consuming tobacco to overcome the effects of nicotine withdrawal. B. The treatment for Joe's condition involves a drug preparation known as varenicline. C. The acetylcholine in Joe's body is at toxic levels, impairing his neuromuscular function. D. Joe is not taking his medication regularly and has reverted to smoking to satisfy his craving for nicotine.