A patient who suffers from Parkinson's disease is being treated with levodopa (L-dopa). Which of the following disorders will result in the discontinuation of levodopa (L-dopa) based on a disease-related contraindication?
A) Human immune deficiency virus
B) Human papillomavirus
C) Normal-tension glaucoma
D) Narrow-angle glaucoma
D
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Methylphenidate will be used to treat a 9-year-old boy's ADHD. In light of this drug's most common adverse effects, the nurse who is working with the family should implement what strategy?
A) A strategy to ensure that the boy maintains normal bladder function B) A plan to address the boy's loss of appetite C) A plan to enhance the boy's self-esteem D) A strategy to regularly monitor the boy's blood glucose levels
A family member discusses with the nurse how he would like to be present during any procedures being done to the child. What should the nurse know regarding this request?
1. The child will benefit greatly from family member presence and participation. 2. The child will act out if the parents are present during procedures. 3. The child will be embarrassed for the parents to see her crying. 4. The child would prefer to be alone during the procedure.
The LPN/LVN giving primaquine must know this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions:
1. Pneumonia 2. Cardiac disease 3. Edema of the legs 4. Malaria
International health experts indicate that the avian flu is the virus most likely to cause the next pandemic. What may improve its transmissibility to the public?
A) Increase in consumption of chicken B) Increase in autoimmune disease incidence C) Shift to zoonotic transmission D) Antigenic shift