Which of the following herbal products would be of most concern if taken by a patient being treated for seizures?
1. Feverfew
2. Goldenseal
3. Ginger
4. Ginkgo
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Of the listed herbs, ginkgo has the greatest potential for decreasing the effects of anticonvulsants.
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A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B) American Medical Association (AMA) C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D) American Nurses Association (ANA)
The nurse is asked by a patient, "Why is it necessary to have deductibles and copayments when I already have health insurance?" The best response would be
a. "They are a way to improve the margin of profit in the fee-for-service method of paying for health care." b. "They prevent health care agencies from having huge deficits associated with uncompensated care." c. "They were developed to save health care dollars at the time Medicare introduced DRGs." d. "They are part of the incremental changes designed to provide more universal care."
What might a nurse who is aware of national statistics regarding mortality, morbidity, and epidemics in the United States emphasize at school meetings for parents and staff?
A. Dangers of bioterrorism and how staff must be prepared for disasters B. How to react in the safest manner if violence breaks out in the school C. Importance of not sharing personal items to avoid spread of infections and parasites D. Need for physical exercise for each student on daily basis
The ER tech informs the nurse of four clients in the waiting room. The nurse should see which of the following clients first?
a. Headache for 5 days with photosensitivity and a 10/10 pressure pain located on the forehead b. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for 2 days and a temperature of 99.9F c. Rectal bleeding, client is pale and has a BP of 100/70 mm Hg d. Wrist pain after a slip and fall, no loss of consciousness and denies hitting their head