Julian is diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and presents with symptoms such as gastric acid hypersecretion. Which of the following drugs should be used to treat Julian?
A. Omeprazole
B. Cimetidine
C. Metoclopramide
D. Antacids
Answer: B
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Hospital Magnet™ decides against creating a separate department to lead and monitor quality activities because:
a. Total organizational involvement is critical to QI. b. Data generated by a single, separate de-partment are generally flawed. c. Monitoring and commitment to QI can come only from senior-level managers. d. Staff resent suggestions for improvement that originate outside of their unit.
The nurse has been asked to assist the physician with a chest tube insertion to drain fluid. The nurse knows that the physician will want to place the chest tube in which location?
a. midclavicular line at the fifth intercostal space b. midaxillary line at the fifth intercostal space c. midaxillary line at the fourth intercostal space d. midclavicular line at the fourth intercostal space
Persons over the age of 85 are:
a. The young-old b. Old c. The oldest-old d. The very old