After peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s, health care costs have decreased slightly over the past several years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A) Adverse effects may be decreased. B) Therapeutic effects may be increased. C) Pharmacodynamics may be altered. D) Pharmacokinetics remain the same.
A mother brings her 6-year-old son in for a check-up because the child is complaining of stomachaches. It is the beginning of the school year. Which of the following might the mother also mention?
A) The child cries before going to school. B) The child made friends the first day of school. C) The child fights with siblings more often. D) The child loves the crowds in the lunchroom.
The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who has had knee replacement surgery. Which will the nurse monitor the patient for in response to unrelieved pain?
1) Diarrhea 2) Weight gain 3) Insomnia 4) Hypotension
The timing of NSAIDS for best control of severe menstrual cramps includes:
1. Taking them for 2-3 days prior to the start of bleeding 2. Taking them 2-3 times a day during the first 2 days 3. Taking them every 2-3 hours 4. They have not been found to be helpful at all