A method of sampling in which all people in the population of interest have an equal chance of being selected to be included in the study is
a. selected sampling.
b. within-group sampling.
c. random assignment.
d. random sampling.
d. random sampling.
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An older adult has been prescribed medication to control hypertension. Today she says, "I took this same medication years ago, but I'm having more side effects this time." What should the nurse consider before replying?
1. Many antihypertensive medications have similar names so the patient could have confused the drugs. 2. Older women often decrease oral fluid intake, which would change response to the drug. 3. The older pancreas cannot supply enzymes to metabolize the drugs as early in the digestive system. 4. Changes in the blood-brain barrier may make older patients more sensitive to some side effects.
The recommended treatment for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission to the fetus during pregnancy is:
a. Acyclovir. c. Podophyllin. b. Ofloxacin. d. Zidovudine.
An older patient is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medication. Which meal choice requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
1. Smoked salmon with salad and bleu cheese dressing 2. Grilled chicken salad on whole wheat with fresh fruit 3. Turkey sandwich with American cheese and coleslaw 4. Chicken salad on a croissant, carrot sticks, and fresh apple
A common law is:
a. a law made by politicians. b. a law made by judges. c. the local law of the land. d. law that is not against society.