Relatively speaking, which of the following people is the best candidate for aspirin?
A. a 60 year old patient going into open heart surgery
B. a 50 year old woman who has no history of stomach ulcers
C. a 15 year old healthy boy
D. a 40 year old man with a history of intestinal bleeding
Ans: B. a 50 year old woman who has no history of stomach ulcers
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A) Weigh the patient. B) Obtain baseline vital signs. C) Call the physician. D) Administer the medication between meals.
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about leukotriene modifiers. The students demonstrate understanding of this class of drugs when they identify that these drugs are given by which route?
A) Nebulization B) Metered-dose inhaler C) Nasal spray D) Orally
Which statements regarding the functions of the esophagus are true? (Select all that apply.)
A. The esophagus secretes enzymes necessary for digestion of carbohydrates. B. The esophagus propels food from the pharynx to the stomach. C. The esophagus prevents reflux from the duodenum. D. The esophagus secretes mucus to lubricate food. E. The esophagus begins the breakdown of fats and proteins.
A postoperative client displays sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, cyanosis, tachycardia, and low blood pressure. Which complication should the nurse suspect is occurring?
1. Pneumonia 2. Atelectasis 3. Hypovolemia 4. Pulmonary embolism