Identify the type of depression that originates from within an individual and may not be linked to easily identifiable causes.
A. Exogenous depression
B. Major depressive disorder
C. Bipolar mood disorder
D. Mania
Answer: B
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1. extravasation of vasopressors, causing tissue perfusion. 2. dysrhythmia drugs, causing ventricular tachycardia. 3. anticoagulants, causing blood clots. 4. immobility and catheters, causing bladder infections.
A nurse is instructed to give a loading dose of an antibiotic to a client with pneumonia. Which of the following describes this type of dose?
A) It is given as the first dose to establish a minimum blood level. B) It is the smallest amount of drug necessary to achieve a therapeutic effect. C) It is the largest amount that can be given safely without toxic effect. D) It establishes the therapeutic dose for the client.
A nurse is assigned to care for the following patients who all need vital signs taken right now. Which patient is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate vital sign measurement to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
a. Patient scheduled for a procedure in the nuclear medicine department b. Patient transferring from the intensive care unit (ICU) c. Patient returning from a cardiac catheterization d. Patient returning from hip replacement surgery
Formal communication in health care is used to properly inform staff of (Select all that apply.)
a. changes in CPR certification dates. b. Christmas party celebration. c. patient survey results. d. girl Scout cookie order pick-up. e. termination of an employee.