A patient has atony of the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract. Which type of medication will be administered to increase smooth muscle strength?
A) Anticholinergic drugs
B) Cholinergic drugs
C) Muscle relaxants
D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B
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A) Autoimmune therapy B) Hypersensitive therapy C) Desensitization therapy D) Drug therapy for symptoms
You are looking at a fetal monitor strip that shows decreased variability. What additional information is most significant in interpreting these findings?
a. Is this an internal or an external monitor? b. Is this fetus term or post date? c. Maternal blood pressure d. What is the dilation of the cervix?
Which finding in a patient who has a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube for esophageal varices is the priority for follow-up?
1. Left lower leg swollen and reddened 2. Absent bowel sounds to lower-left quadrant 3. Decreased level of consciousness 4. 3 cm darkened area on left heel
Which of the following is the priority for a client with MODS and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
1. Maintain oxygen saturation 88% to 92%. 2. Provide mechanical ventilation with tidal volume of 10 ml/kg. 3. Administer sodium bicarbonate for pH of 7.31. 4. Provide frequent mouth care to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.