A patient who is very upset asks the nurse, "My doctor says I have endometriosis. What does it mean?" What is the nurses best response?
a. "It is an early warning sign of endometrial cancer, but you still need more testing."
b. "A special type of tissue, called endometrial tissue, is outside of your uterus."
c. "Its a special tissue which grows rapidly, but it is not dangerous."
d. "It is a type of infection and inflammation of the endometrial tissue."
Answer: b. "A special type of tissue, called endometrial tissue, is outside of your uterus."
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a. Retropharyngeal abscess b. Streptococcal pharyngitis c. Mononucleosis d. Toxoplasmosis
The perinatal nurse administers Heparin as ordered to the postpartum woman with newly diagnosed deep vein thrombosis. The perinatal nurse is aware that the primary purpose of this medication is to:
A) Prevent new clot formation only B) Assist with breakdown of the thromboses C) Prevent extension of the clot and new clot formation D) Decrease clotting time and circulatory clotting factors
The amino acid tryptophan serves as a provitamin for:
1. Folic acid 2. Niacin 3. Riboflavin 4. Vitamin K
A patient who has recently begun taking lithium (Lithibid) calls the clinic to report nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and drowsiness. What will the nurse do next?
a. Contact the provider to obtain an order for a serum lithium level. b. Reassure the patient that these symptoms are common and transient. c. Tell the patient that the lithium dose is probably too low. d. Tell the patient to stop taking the medication immediately.