Which second-line drug for seizure control has a potential for physical dependence?
a. Terbinafine (Lamisil)
b. Primidone (Mysoline)
c. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
d. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
ANS: D
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The nurse is teaching a review class on the lymphatic system. A participant shows correct understanding of the material with which statement?
a. "Lymph flow is propelled by the contraction of the heart." b. "The flow of lymph is slow, compared with that of the blood." c. "One of the functions of the lymph is to absorb lipids from the biliary tract." d. "Lymph vessels have no valves; therefore, lymph fluid flows freely from the tissue spaces into the bloodstream."
What important need should a nurse caring for a dying patient understand?
a. Frequent, thorough physical assessments b. Not imposing repeated and unnecessary assessments c. Current, updated health history from the patient d. Limiting the amount of visitors allowed
To enable patient empowerment, nurses need to recognize that:
a. health professionals know what is best for patients. b. patients need help in making health care decisions. c. patients are responsible for their own health. d. health professionals give power to patients.
You are considering forming a union for nurses at the organization for which you work, and you would like to have as many nurses in your organization join as possible
According to the current laws governing unions, which nurses have the legal right to unionize? a. Staff nurses c. All nurses b. Managers d. Nurse leaders