You are preforming a physical exam on a patient with emphysema. You note that the patient has a pink hue to her skin. You should? suspect:
A) cor pulmonale.
B) polycythemia.
C) methahemoglobinemia.
D) carboxyhemoglobinemia
Answer: B) polycythemia.
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A) Thin, watery saliva B) Increased heart rate C) Decreased blood pressure D) Presence of an S3 heart sound
During change-of-shift report, the nurse learns that a patient with a head injury has decorticate posturing to noxious stimulation. Which positioning shown in the accompanying figure will the nurse expect to observe?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
A nurse is providing community education about medications and the drug schedules established by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Which statement made by a member of the class best demonstrates an understanding of DEA schedules? a. "Schedule I drugs have the lowest potential for abuse." b. "Schedule II drugs have no approved indications." c. "Schedule V drugs have the highest potential for abuse." d. "Schedule I drugs are not approved for any medical use."
You need to make an ointment with a ratio of 1:2:6 of menthol, camphor, and hydrophilic ointment. How much camphor will you need to make 3 ounces?
10 gm 20 gm 30 gm 90 gm