A 59-year-old male patient was diagnosed with cirrhosis several years ago
After years of successful management of his chronic disease, he experienced a constellation of symptoms that eventually resulted in a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). What treatment holds the greatest potential for curing this patient's health problem?
A) Hepatic lobectomy
B) Radiotherapy
C) Liver transplantation
D) Laser ablation
C
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A toddler had a minor fall and now has a swollen, bruised, painful knee. What diagnostic test is most important for the nurse to educate the parents about?
A. Complete blood count B. Plasma factor assay C. Plasma ferritin level D. Platelet count
Mr. Parkinson, a 50-year-old man who is HIV positive, is being treated for cytomegalovirus (CMV) with intravenous acyclovir. The nurse should recognize the possibility of a serious adverse drug effect if he complains of
A) hallucinations. B) chest pain. C) pruritis. D) blurred vision.
A group of nurses were discussing psychological issues related to childhood abuse. Which statement indicates their understanding of these issues?
1. "It doesn't matter where the abuse occurs." 2. "Children under 10 can't be diagnosed with PTSD." 3. "Most abused children develop long-term psychological problems." 4. "The frequency and number of abusive events influences the severity of the psychological distress."
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and dyspnea) is
A. Morphine B. Methadone C. Gabapentin D. Lorazepam