The nurse working with an adult population knows that many age-related declines in function begin occurring at what age?
a. 20
b. 30
c. 50
d. 70
ANS: B
Many age-related functions peak before age 30 and begin to decline after that.
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a. "Topiramate helps reduce the risk of sei-zures that can occur with phentermine." b. "Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety to augment the drug effects." c. "Topiramate increases the appetite sup-pression caused by phentermine." d. "Topiramate increases the rate of weight loss by acting as a stimulant."
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a. 1 day b. 4 days c. 1 week d. 1 month
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1. Adverse effects that can be expected 2. Which adverse effect to report to the health care provider 3. The drug's therapeutic action 4. Chemical composition of the drug 5. Name of the drug manufacturer
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a. "The biopsy will be used to determine if this is a cancerous tumor." b. "I will need a few stitches." c. "The biopsy is usually taken with flouroscopy." d. "I will need a spinal anesthetic."