Symptoms of intense pain, tenderness in the right upper quadrant, nausea and vomiting may be indicative of:
a. hepatitis.
b. cholecystitis.
c. a hiatus hernia.
d. gastritis.
b
Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) is commonly associated with a gallstone in the cystic duct.
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1. "I'll drink water, tea, soda, or juice whenever I feel thirsty." 2. "I can add an extra cup of coffee with breakfast and dinner." 3. "I will set up a schedule to drink water every few hours throughout the day." 4. "If I drink a lot of fluids, I'll get more exercise running to the bathroom."
A nurse is performing a routine ECG on a new client during an annual physical examination. On the ECG strip, which indicates that the client has a pacemaker?
a. a depression before each QRS b. a flutter prior to the P wave c. an undulating wave after the P wave d. a vertical line before each QRS
Ordered: NovoLog insulin 8 units subcut ac tid a. Mark the dose on the syringe
b. Is this a rapid-, intermediate-, or long-acting insulin? c. What does U 100 mean?
Select a correct statement about the uricosuric drug probenecid.
A. Probenecid increases renal excretion, thereby decreasing plasma concentrations of hypoglycemic agents. B. The correct adult dose of probenecid is 100-200 mg BID. C. Probenecid causes GI disturbances, so it is recommended that it be taken with milk, meals, or antacids. D. None of the above are correct.