Relief of itching, sneezing and teary eyes would be produced by an OTC drug having the following property:
A. antitussive
B. antihistamine
C. antipyretic
D. anti-inflammatory
Answer: B. antihistamine
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A patient taking fluoxetine [Prozac] complains of decreased sexual interest. A prescriber orders a "drug holiday." What teaching by the nurse would best describe a drug holiday?
a. "Cut the tablet in half anytime to reduce the dosage." b. "Discontinue the drug for 1 week." c. "Don't take the medication on Friday and Saturday." d. "Take the drug every other day."
A pregnant woman tends not to eat for long periods of time because of her busy work schedule. What process safeguards her fetus from becoming hypoglycemic during this time?
A) The brain is too undeveloped to use glucose. B) Women naturally ingest complex carbohydrates to last for long periods during pregnancy. C) Somatomammotropin helps to regulate glucose levels. D) Fetal oxygen interferes with the metabolism of glucose and prolongs its action.
The nurse preparing a teaching session on gastric ulcers plans to include that women are at greatest risk for these ulcers after the age of ____ years
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. What will be an ideal response?
The school nurse has been asked to plan play and recess activities for children in grades 2 through 6. Which of the following activities should be developed by the nurse?
a. Highly competitive games that focus on individual accomplishment and winning b. Family activity days that promote nature walks and biking c. Co-ed organized sports d. Library outings