List six factors that can influence the pulse rate.
What will be an ideal response?
· Illness
· Emotions
· Age
· Exercise
· Elevated temperature
· Sex
· Position
· Physical training
· Lowered temperature
· Medication or drugs
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A) Serial sputum samples should be obtained daily for the duration of treatment. B) Pulmonary function testing should be performed immediately before and 30 minutes after each dose of the drug. C) Nurses who are pregnant or who may be pregnant should not administer the drug. D) The drug should be administered by a physician or a nurse practitioner.
Which of the following drugs used to manage lower gastrointestinal disorders increase the risk of bleeding when administered to clients taking warfarin (Coumadin)? Select all that apply
A) Mesalamine (Asacol) B) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) C) Psyllium (Metamucil) D) Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) E) Olsalazine (Dipentum)
A neuron contains large amounts of norepinephrine. How would this neuron be classified?
a. Cholinergic b. Parasympathetic c. Synaptic d. Adrenergic
The diagnosis of SIADH is made when which of the following conditions is present?
a. Decreased ADH level and hyperkalemia b. Decreased ADH level and hypernatremia c. Increased ADH level and serum ketones d. Increased ADH level and low serum osmolality