Patients started on interferon should be told that the most common adverse effect is:
1. anxiety and agitation.
2. vomiting.
3. hirsutism.
4. a flulike syndrome.
Correct Answer: 4
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a. 35.9 ° C (96.7 ° F) b. 36.3 ° C (97.3 ° F) c. 36.7 ° C (98.1 ° F) d. 37.1 ° C (98.9 ° F)
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What would be the nurse's best response to this patient? A) "Going through the "change of life" is easy, just let it happen and you will find a different life that is every bit as good." B) "Going through the "change of life" can be scary because some women feel that they are losing their womanhood." C) "Going through the "change of life" is a normal occurrence in a woman's life and it is rarely accompanied by nervous symptoms or illness." D) "Going through the "change of life" is a stressful time for all women and sometimes a woman feels like she is going crazy."
The nurse has taken a position in a clinic in an area where fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is prevalent. What information should the nurse's manager provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. FAS is found mostly in the economically disadvantaged population. 2. The most common cause of intellectual disorders that are not inherited is the use of alcohol by the pregnant woman. 3. FAS is common but occurs only when the mother is a very heavy drinker. 4. Children with FAS may be at risk for addictions. 5. FAS is caused by a created genetic disease.
While reading the package insert that accompanies a medication, you note that it has been assigned a pregnancy category D. This means that:
A. studies in animals have demonstrated adverse effects; however, studies have not been conducted in humans. B. studies in animals have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus; however, adequate studies have not been performed in humans. C. risk of adverse effects has clearly been demonstrated in humans; therefore, the drug should not be administered to pregnant women. D. risk to the human fetus has been demonstrated; however, administration of the drug may outweigh the risk of potential adverse effects in certain circumstances.