Which substance does the thyroid gland need to function properly?
A. calcium
B. iodine
C. vitamin D
D. vitamin C
Answer: B
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a. Administer the drug since the provider ordered it. b. Recognize that it is being given prophylactically. c. Refuse to administer the medication since it is not indicated. d. Verify that it is being given for its secondary action.
A female patient who takes phenytoin for epilepsy becomes pregnant. The nurse will notify the patient's provider and will anticipate that the provider will take which action?
a. Add valproic acid (Depakote) for improved seizure control. b. Change the medication to phenobarbital (Luminal). c. Closely monitor this patient's serum phenytoin levels. d. Discontinue all anticonvulsant medications.
Epistemologic bias refers to a type of respondent bias that undermines the validity of a study
A) True B) False
The nurse is teaching the patient about flossing and oral hygiene. Which instruction will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Using waxed floss prevents bleeding. b. Flossing removes plaque and tartar from the teeth. c. Performing flossing at least 3 times a day is beneficial. d. Applying toothpaste to the teeth before flossing is harmful.