One of the main functions of vitamin D is to stimulate calcium and sodium reabsorption in which vital organ?
a. Brain
b. Kidneys
c. Liver
d. Colon
ANS: B
Vitamin D stimulates calcium and sodium reabsorption in the kidney.
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A) The vitamin can build up too high in the blood. B) Taking too much vitamin A can lead to dehydration. C) The vitamin can be displaced at protein-binding sites. D) The vitamin can build up too high in the adipose tissues.
What elements should be included in data collection?
a. Information supplied by patient and fami-ly b. Health history, physical assessment, and documentation c. Health history and physical assessment d. Assessment, patient records, and diagnos-tic tests
A patient with HIV and mucocutaneous HSV is being treated with foscarnet after failing treatment with acyclovir. After 2 weeks, the patient's dose is increased to 90 mg/kg over 2 hours from 40 mg/kg over 1 hour
The patient reports numbness in the extremities and perioral tingling. What will the nurse do? a. Notify the provider and request an order for a serum calcium level. b. Notify the provider of potential foscarnet overdose. c. Request an order for a creatinine clearance level. d. Request an order of IV saline to be given before the next dose.
When caring for patients, the nurse is aware that all of the following medications alter level of consciousness EXCEPT
a. benzodiazepines c. aminoglycosides b. antihypertensives d. antidiuretics