Which of the following is a drug used to treat osteoarthritis?
A. aspirin
B. calcium supplements
C. vitamin D
D. estrogen
Answer: A
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A patient with otitis media is experiencing severe ear pain. Which nonpharmacologic measures should the nurse use to help this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Offer a massage. b. Apply heat to the area. c. Offer liquid or soft diet. d. Apply an ice pack to the area. e. Dim the lights and reduce environmental noise.
The nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to a homeless client. Which of the following statements concerning PPD testing is true?
a. A positive reaction indicates that the client has active tuberculosis (TB). b. A positive reaction indicates that the client has been exposed to the disease. c. A negative reaction always excludes the diagnosis of TB. d. The PPD can be read within 12 hours after the injection.
The client asks the nurse how the SSRI antidepressant that the client is prescribed works. What nursing response is correct?
1. SSRIs work on depression by sedating the centers of the brain responsible for worrying. 2. SSRIs allow more of a chemical neurotransmitter, serotonin, to be available to areas of the brain. 3. SSRIs are stimulants that enhance the activity of the brain and pleasure centers. 4. SSRIs decrease the amount of norepinephrine available in the lower cortical areas.