A definitive diagnosis of myocarditis is demonstrated by
A) a rise in serum enzymes.
B) nonspecific ST-T wave changed on ECG.
C) evaluation of symptoms including pleuritic pain, fatigue, and precordial discomfort.
D) endomyocardial biopsy.
D
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Which medication classification would the nurse expect to administer in the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder?
A) Antipsychotic B) CNS stimulant C) Antidepressant D) Antimanic
The principal contraceptive effect of combination oral contraceptives is
a. decreasing tubal mo-tility c. inhibiting ovulation b. inhibiting implanta-tion d. producing thick cer-vical mucus
A patient who is prescribed promethazine
(Phenergan) currently has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min when it is time to give the next dose. What is your most important action? a. Apply oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula. b. Check the patient's oxygen saturation. c. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber. d. Raise the head of the bed 90 degrees.