A 68-year-old woman developed rheumatoid arthritis 18 months ago and states that she is able to control her symptoms and maintain her level of function by taking doses of ibuprofen three times daily
This patient achieves pain relief through which of the following physiological processes?
A) The release of endorphins
B) The inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase (COX)
C) Blocking of pain pathways to the thalamus
D) Blocking of opioid receptors
B
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Patients' lifestyles in the home may vary greatly from the nurse's own beliefs. To work successfully with the patient, what must the nurse do?
A) Ask for another assignment if there is a conflict of interest B) Ask the patient to come to the agency to receive treatment C) Convey respect for the patient's beliefs D) Adapt the patient's home to a hospital-like environment
During an anatomy class on the eye, a student asks the instructor what blood vessels go to the eye. What would be the instructor's best answer?
A) The optic vein B) The optic plexus C) The choroids D) The coronal vein
A nurse is partnering with a local television station to create a public service announcement discussing heart disease in women. The nurse explains that women often experience the symptoms of a heart attack differently than men. These symptoms can include
A. Abdominal pain B. Nausea C. Difficulty breathing D. All of the above
Over the counter drugs are often simply referred to as ____ drugs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).