What might happen if a drug is given to a patient with liver disease?
A. Toxic blood levels of the drug
B. Increased detoxification of the drug
C. The drug would be rendered ineffective.
D. Decrased elimination time of the drug
Ans: A. Toxic blood levels of the drug
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Which behavior of a health care provider exemplifies culturally competent care?
A. Delivering care that demonstrates understanding and application to the patient's situation B. Speaking the patient's language. C. Understanding some health traditions of the patient. D. Knowledgeable of the patient's cultural background.
A nurse is admitting a patient to a medical-surgical unit. While the nurse is obtaining a health history, the patient discusses his sexual history. Which comment by the patient would warrant further discussion?
a. "Sometimes I can't perform. I know it's possibly due to my diabetes." b. "Sure, I've had some depression, but that wouldn't interfere with my sex life." c. "I've had some depression lately, and sex doesn't really interest me." d. "I've had so much stress at work that sex doesn't seem important right now."
The patient who is taking digitalis for his heart condition becomes extremely dehydrated and has scant urine output. The nurse will assess regularly for the complaint of:
a. left arm pain. b. blurred vision. c. itching. d. increasing edema.
Which support service handles the processing of entry and exit of clients in a healthcare
facility? A) Palliative care service B) Administration department C) Intermediate care department D) Admissions department