The nurse acknowledges that the first-line drug for treating this client's blood pressure might be which drug?
a. Diuretic
b. Alpha blocker
c. ACE inhibitor
d. Alpha/beta blocker
Answer: a. Diuretic
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Which calcium channel blocker is easily titrated and beneficial in treating hypertension in patients with CAD or CVA?
a. Nifedipine (Procardia) c. Clevidipine (Cleviprex) b. Nicardipine (Cardene) d. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Which healthcare worker should the nurse consult to counsel a patient about financial and family stressors impacting healthcare?
1) Social worker 2) Occupational therapist 3) Physician's assistant 4) Technologist
MC Families who are living in a local shelter state that they fear their children may be subject to abuse from other residents in the shelter. A solution for this would be to
A. Restrict who uses the shelter. B. Have a separate family area in the shelter. C. Search everyone who uses the shelter prior to entering. D. Force the children to stay with their parents at all times.
The nurse manager is planning strategies to empower nurses. Which is most likely to be beneficial to a frontline nurse at the point of service? (Select all that apply.)
1. A library where nurses can read quietly during breaks and lunch 2. A strong, well-organized orientation program for new hires 3. A weekly staff meeting with CE opportunities offered frequently 4. An active, well-attended bicycling club that meets every week 5. A manager who encourages staff to join professional organizations