Which can occur with older adults who see multiple doctors and are prescribed multiple drugs?
A. drug toxicity
B. cumulative effect
C. drug tolerance
D. drug interactions
Answer: D
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A) cell cycle. B) cell wall. C) lymphatic system. D) immune system.
Which of the following observations of a postpartum client would be most alarming?
A) Intermittent heartburn after meals B) Sharp chest pain when client burps C) Catching-type pain with deep breaths D) Sharp stabbing chest pain with shortness of breath
When the confused resident pours his cereal in a cup and "drinks" it, the nurse should:
a. put his cereal back in the bowl and hand the resident a spoon. b. discard the cup with his cereal and bring fresh cereal in a bowl. c. calmly instruct the resident that cereal is to be eaten from a bowl. d. not interrupt the behavior.
What is the status of any role based upon?
a. Age b. Responsibility c. Society d. Health