Calcium stones in the kidneys may result from too much of which of the following hormones?
A. aldosterone
B. calcitonin
C. parathyroid hormone
D. thyroxine
Answer: C
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A) "I can take this medication at any time of day." B) "I should take this medication on an empty stomach in the morning." C) "I may take this with a sip of water in the morning." D) "If I feel nauseated, I may take this drug with an antacid."
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information can the nurse give the patient to help allay her concerns? A) Medicare has a copayment for many of the services it covers. This requires the patient to pay a part of the bill. B) Medicare pays for 100% of the cost for acute-care services so the cost of the visit will be covered. C) Medicare will only pay the cost for acute-care services if the patient is very poor. D) Medicare will not pay for the cost of acute-care services so the patient will be billed for the services provided.
A client has been treated in the emergency department after a tornado and is awaiting discharge instructions. This client is close to losing control, although other family members are attempting to calm him down
Which response by the nurse is most helpful? a. Call security and have them standing by in case they are needed. b. Instruct the person to leave the area until he can calm down. c. Offer the client the choice of waiting in the treatment room or the waiting room. d. Ask the family to help move the client out of the treatment area.
Which one of the following techniques is used to detect a torn meniscus?
a. Drawer test b. McMurray test c. Thomas test d. Trendelenburg test