A patient is prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) 40 mg orally for 6 weeks. For which common side effects will you monitor after giving this drug?
a. Shortness of breath and increased respiratory rate
b. Burning and itching with urination attempts
c. Muscle aches and pains
d. Diarrhea and gas
ANS: D
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1. Low in fat and calories and high in protein. 2. Low in sodium and protein with increased calories. 3. With reduced calories, low in fat and protein. 4. High in iron, low-calorie, and high-fat.
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A nurse assessing a family recognizes that which behaviors are learned within the fami-ly structure?
a. Smoking habits and heart disease b. Health values and health habits c. Chronic illness and disease risk d. Societal norms and values
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Her mother asks why a computed tomography (CT) scan is required when she "seems fine." Which explanation should the nurse give? a. Your child may have a brain injury and the CT can rule one out. b. The CT needs to be done because of your child's age. c. Your child may start to have seizures and a baseline CT should be done. d. Your child probably has a skull fracture and the CT can confirm this diagnosis.