A patient is prescribed atorvastatin to lower cholesterol levels. If the daily dosage is 30 mg and the duration of medication is 30 days, what is the total dosage?
A. 450 mg
B. 90 mg
C. 45 mg
D. 900 mg
Answer: D
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A long-term goal for in-patient mental health treatment is generally to:
A. Return the patient to the community. B. Locate a facility for long term care. C. Be arrested and placed in prison. D. Be completely cured of the disorder.
The telephone rings at the nurses' station of an inpatient psychiatric facility. The caller asks to speak with Ms. Honey. Which nursing response protects the patient's rights and confidentiality?
A. "I cannot confirm or deny that Ms. Honey was admitted here." B. "Ms. Honey is in group therapy at present." C. "Hold on, I'll go see if she is in her room." D. "Are you a family member? Ms. Honey can only receive calls from family members."
The patient should be instructed to call the pharmacy or authorized prescriber if there are any questions
about the medication that cannot be answered by reading the label or other written instructions that were provided. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse assesses several clients for their potential risk for developing cancer. Which client does the nurse assess to be at highest risk for developing cancer?
1. The client who drinks alcohol daily and eats red meat at most meals 2. The client who is 10 pounds overweight, but exercises regularly 3. The client who usually applies sunscreen when arriving at the beach 4. The client who frequently forgets self-breast exams, but has routine mammograms