A 70-year-old man has been prescribed dronedarone for an arrhythmia. The use of this drug would be contraindicated if the man has a history of
A) primary hypertension.
B) heavy alcohol use.
C) MI.
D) heart failure.
B
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1. Otitis media 2. Otitis externa 3. Hemotympanum 4. Tophi
A study was conducted to determine if videotaped instruction was more effective than written instruction (a pamphlet) to teach menopausal women the benefits of regular mammograms. Which condition would be considered an antecedent variable?
a. There were 38 subjects in the pamphlet group and 34 subjects in the videotape group. b. During the study, 50% of the videotape group received flu shots, whereas 25% of those in the pamphlet group received flu shots. c. Four members of the pamphlet group had mothers who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, but no members of the videotape group had mothers who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. d. While participating in the study, five members of the videotape group began performing breast self-examination (BSE), while two members of the pamphlet group began performing BSE.
Which of the following describes an application of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2007)?
A) Diagnosing disorders using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual III-R published by the American Psychiatric Association B) Assisting clients in regaining or improving previous coping abilities and preventing further disability C) Providing psychoanalysis to unravel psychoneuroses common to clients with schizophrenia D) Applying somatic therapies, such as electroconvulsive therapy, to severely depressed clients
A newly married Catholic couple comes to the nurse in the family planning clinic. They are not yet ready to start a family but wish to abide by their religious beliefs. The nurse decides to teach the couple about natural family planning (NFP). Which statement, if made by the couple, would indicate the need for further teaching?
1. “If we have intercourse during the fertile days, this is known as natural family planning.” 2. “Natural family planning is free, safe, and acceptable according to our religion.” 3. “Natural family planning does not involve the use of artificial substances or devices.” 4. “If we use natural family planning, it will also be useful in helping us to plan a pregnancy.”