A patient is taking trimethoprim (Primsol) 200 mg orally once a day. For which adverse effect will you monitor?
a. GI bleeding
b. Kidney failure
c. Anaphylaxis
d. Angioedema
ANS: B
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a. Fluid b. Protein c. Carbohydrates d. Fats e. Phosphorus
Knowing the high incidence and prevalence of heart failure among the elderly, the manager of a long-term care home has organized a workshop on the identification of early signs and symptoms of heart failure. Which of the following teaching points is most
A) "Displays of aggression, confusion, and restlessness when the resident has no history of such behavior can be a sign of heart failure." B) "Heart failure will often first show up with persistent coughing and lung crackles." C) "Residents in early heart failure will often be flushed and have warm skin and a fever." D) "Complaints of chest pain are actually more often related to heart failure than to myocardial infarction."
A college senior comes to the mental health clinic with the chief complaint that "My face is so ugly I
can't go out in public.". Assessment reveals she has no actual disfigurement and is of average attractiveness. She tells the nurse that she goes to class wearing a scarf draped across her lower face but is concerned that she will be unable to interview for positions after graduation because of her ugly appearance. The client's symptoms are consistent with the clinical picture of a. dissociative identity disorder. b. body dysmorphic disorder. c. hypochondriasis. d. malingering.
The S1 and S2 of an 8 year old should:
1. Have regular heart sounds. 2. Have a murmur. 3. Have a thrill. 4. Have an abnormal sound.