During a head injury, what acts as a shock absorber for the brain?
A) Pia mater
B) Cerebrospinal fluid
C) Platelets
D) Sinovial fluid
B
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a. Hydroxyzine (Atarax) b. Disulfiram (Antabuse) c. Methadone (Dolophine) d. Meclizine (Antivert)
A nurse is caring for a premature infant with a central line. The infant suddenly develops apnea, bradycardia, and metabolic acidosis. Which is the most likely condition causing this change in health status?
A) Hyperbilirubinemia B) Bacterial sepsis C) Hypoglycemia D) Intracranial hemorrhage
The nurse is caring for a patient who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The health care provider has ordered continuous bladder irrigation, and the patient is now around 20 hours postoperative
During the nurse's shift assessment, what color urine would the nurse expect to find in the drainage bag? A) Red-pink B) Tea-colored C) Amber D) Light pink
The patient has been diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer. He is most likely to be placed on a treat-ment regimen that includes which group of medications?
a. Proton pump inhibitors b. Histamine2-receptor antagonists c. Nonsystemic antacids d. Prokinetic drugs