The nurse is reviewing medication orders for a patient with Alzheimer disease. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
A. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
B. Rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon)
C. Meperidine (Demerol)
D. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Answer: B
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a. Flexibility in data collection b. Consistency in data collection c. Accurate interpretation of data collected d. Averaging of numerical scores to reduce the effect of outliers
Which finding by the nurse on a vaginal exam would be a concern if a spontaneous rupture of the membranes occurred?
a. Cephalic presentation b. Left occiput position c. Dilation 2 cm d. Presenting part at -3 station
A reviewer conducting a critical appraisal of a research study compares and contrasts study methods with those that are ideal, representing which step of the research process?
a. Analysis b. Comparison c. Comprehension d. Evaluation
Bioterrorism is defined as the intentional use of a pathogen or biological product to cause harm to human, animal, plant, or living organisms to influence or intimidate the conduct of a government. How can a government prepare for bioterrorism?
1. Threaten lesser-developed countries so they don't develop biological weapons. 2. Ban biological weapons worldwide 3. Be able to effectively detect pathogens, manage services, and communicate dur-ing a bioterrorism threat. 4. Develop antidotes for biological agents.