A newborn has pink skin, a pulse rate of 110 beats/min, a vigorous cry, and active motion with a slow and irregular respiratory effort. What would be the Apgar score for this infant?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 6
D) 7
Answer: B) 9
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A) Anorexia B) Ileus C) Toxic megacolon D) Nausea E) Diarrhea
Which series of symptoms represents the MOST common sequence of withdrawal from alcohol if left untreated?
a. tremulousness, acute hallucinations, and delirium tremens b. delirium tremens, acute hallucinations, and tremulousness c. tremulousness, delirium tremens, and acute hallucinations d. acute hallucinations, delirium tremens, and tremulousness
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Upon further assessment, the nurse finds a rash and notes that the patient has a temperature of 101.1° F. What is the nurse's best course of action? a. Tell the patient that this is an expected response to these medications and to continue the agents as prescribed. b. Have the patient hold the medications and arrange for an immediate evaluation by the prescriber. c. Have the patient continue the abacavir but discontinue the other two agents for 3 weeks. d. Instruct the patient to continue all three medications and administer an antihistamine for the symptoms.
Select the most appropriate reason why a patient on warfarin therapy should not use glucocorticoids.
A. Because glucocorticoids can increase the requirement for warfarin B. Because warfarin can inhibit the action of glucocorticoids C. Because glucocorticoids can inhibit the body's response to warfarin D. None of above