A patient with long-term asthma develops Cushing syndrome. What is the cause of this condition?
a. Taking corticosteroids for many years
b. Abruptly withdrawing cortisone therapy
c. Lacking ACTH, related to the pituitary gland
d. Poorly functioning adrenal glands
A
Long-term corticosteroid use is a prime cause of Cushing syndrome.
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The patient asks the nurse for a topical anesthetic for the pain in his eye. What should the nurse respond? A) "Overuse of these drops could soften your cornea and damage your eye." B) "You could lose the peripheral vision in your eye if you used these drops too much." C) "I'm sorry, this medication is considered a controlled substance and patients cannot take it home." D) "I know these drops will make your eye feel better, but I can't let you take them home."
What can stroking infants who are physiologically unstable result in?
a. Fewer sleep periods b. Increased weight gain c. Shortened hospital stay d. Decreased oxygen saturation
A nurse is following safety principles to reduce the risk of needlestick injury. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Recap the needle after giving an injection. b. Remove needle and dispose in sharps box. c. Never force needles into the sharps disposal. d. Use clearly marked sharps disposal containers. e. Use needleless devices whenever possible.
Find the amount to administer. Ordered: Ultram 50 mg po daily prn pain On hand: Ultram 25 mg tablets
A. 2 tablets
B. 25 mg
C. 1 tablet
D. 
tablet