A 29-year-old woman has been prescribed alosetron (Lotronex) for irritable bowel syndrome. Before starting the drug therapy, the nurse will advise the patient about which of the following adverse effect(s)?
A) Constipation
B) Breathlessness and hypotension
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Impaired cardiac function
A
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Which of the following contribute to kidney shrinkage and a decrease in glomerular filtration rates? Select all that apply
a. Glomerular degeneration b. Thickening of glomerular and tubular basement membranes c. Decreased length of proximal and distal tubes d. Enhanced ability to dilute e. Increased urine concentration f. Decreased renal blood flow
Multiply the decimals using a calculator: 4.5 x 1.7 __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the drug of choice when treating a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Haloperidol (Haldol) c. Valproic acid (Depakene) d. Risperidone (Risperdal)
What is the purpose of the epicardium of the heart?
a. Cover the heart muscle and prevent friction. b. Line the coronary blood vessels. c. Line the chambers of the heart. d. Contract and pump blood from the ventricles.