A deficiency of which chemical may result in hypothyroidism?

a. Iron
b. Iodine
c. Zinc
d. Magnesium


Ans: b. Iodine

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A patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for the treatment of acute bronchospasm?

A) Aminophylline B) Cromolyn (Intal) C) Albuterol (Proventil) D) Formoterol (Foradil)

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After a Foley catheter has been removed, the nurse should assess the patient for:

a. hemorrhage. b. constipation. c. urinary retention. d. bladder spasm.

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Ethnographic research might focus upon which of the following topics? (Select all that apply.)

a. Bacterial cultures b. Cultural beliefs of the ancient Romans c. How children in Alaska play during the winter d. Twenty-year abstinence members of Alcoholics Anonymous e. The mentoring process in a labor-delivery unit f. Conversational Spanish

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An elderly patient says she is "all alone" because her husband doesn't help her around the house and her oldest daughter lives in another state. The youngest daughter visits and helps both of the parents each week

The nurse realizes the elderly patient is demonstrating a. actual social support c. anxiety b. social isolation d. perceived social support

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