Mr. J. K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He reports that he has had intermittent heartburn for several months for which he takes Tums with temporary relief
He has been waking during the night with a burning sensation in his chest. Which additional information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?
a. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
b. Coffee and fried foods do not bother him.
c. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
d. All of the above
C
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a. Empathizing when the nurse discusses fears of disciplinary action by the state board of nursing. b. Pointing out that work problems are the result, not the cause, of substance abuse. c. Conveying understanding that pressures associated with nursing practice cause substance abuse. d. Providing health teaching about stress management.
The nurse is teaching a class about potential poisons in the home and options for treatment to a group of parents with small children. One of the parents asks the nurse about the use of syrup of ipecac
The nurse discusses syrup of ipecac and attempts to verify that the parents understand the information. Which statement by one of the parents indicates a need for further teaching? a. "Ipecac should not be used routinely." b. "Ipecac should not be administered to children with a reduced level of con-sciousness." c. "When used, ipecac should be administered within 1 hour of the poisoning." d. "Ipecac is useful when corrosive acids have been ingested."
What is the minimum number of questions that RN candidates must answer on the NCLEX-RN examination?
a. 100 b. 75 c. 240 d. 150
Most biotransformation of drugs occur in the ...
a. lungs b. intestines c. liver d. spleen