During a session on substance abuse, the nurse is reviewing statistics with the class. For persons aged 12 years and older, which illicit substance was most commonly used?
a. Crack cocaine
b. Heroin
c. Marijuana
d. Hallucinogens
ANS: C
In persons age 12 years and older who reported using during the past month, marijuana (hashish) was the most commonly used illicit drug reported.
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a. certifying alternative medical practitioners. b. evaluating effectiveness of alternative medical treatments. c. setting standards for the practice of alternative medicine. d. training alternative medical practitioners.
A client with stage 1 Alzheimer's disease is described by her husband as having lost energy and
preferring to remain at home rather than attend club meetings and church. The husband has been doing the grocery shopping because his wife cannot remember what to purchase and is unable to find her way around the store unassisted. Which nursing diagnosis commonly used for clients with Alzheimer's disease can be established for the client at this time? a. Risk for injury b. Impaired memory c. Self-care deficit d. Caregiver role strain
The nurse is about to administer a stat dose
of intravenous atropine sulfate to a patient who is experiencing a symptomatic cardiac dysrhythmia. During administration of this drug, the nurse will monitor the patient closely for which adverse effect? a. Tachycardia b. Bradycardia c. Ectopic beats d. Cardiac standstill
Ordered: Papaverine 45 mg IVSS q8h. On hand: Papaverine 30 mg/mL.The amount to administer is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).