An obese 38-year-old African American patient with diabetes is being evaluated for the use of propranolol (Inderal) in controlling hypertension. What is a contraindication for the use of pro-pranolol (Inderal) in this patient?
a. Race
b. Age
c. Diabetes
d. Weight
C
Hypoglycemia can occur with this medication and places those with diabetes at high risk for ad-verse effects.
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A) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) B) Acetylcholine C) Dopamine D) Serotonin
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old in traction. When conducting a skin examination for signs of pressure ulcers, the nurse pays particular attention to which of the following areas?
A) Sacral area B) Hip area C) Occiput D) Upper arm
Which aspect of our tradition and history in nursing may impede our movement towards future-oriented thinking?
a. Lack of confidence b. Focus on the discipline of nursing c. Focus on details in the everyday practice d. Mistrust of trends and new evidence
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about chronic illness. Which of the following are acquired (not congenital or genetic) chronic illnesses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cataracts b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease c. Cancer d. Huntington's disease e. Muscular dystrophy f. Multiple sclerosis